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Panasonic Unveils the Latest Lumix S1RII

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Panasonic proudly revealed its all-new model in its Full-Frame mirrorless camera lineup: the Lumix S1RII. The product is part of Lumix’s S series and follows its predecessor, the original S1R.

Despite having a smaller megapixel sensor (44.3) than its earlier version (47.3), the S1RII compensates for it with everything that it brings to the table.

The latest Lumix camera features an enhanced BSI CMOS sensor and processing engine with L2 Technology. This new development enables the gear to capture impressive images and shoot high-quality videos.

More importantly, S1RII retains the reputed natural color science of Lumix. Also, Panasonic stresses that this new model produces the best photos of any camera in its lineup, Jeremy Gray of PetaPixel reports.

In addition, it works with roughly 177MP in handheld shooting using high-resolution mode. This allows photographers to capture subjects, including every detail and presence.

At the same time, this device boasts its improved video capabilities, marking a new feat for Lumix’s camera products. More concretely, it will pioneer 8K video recording at 14 stops 1 of dynamic range in the Panasonic mirrorless era.

The S1RII is also built to support 5.8K Apple ProRes RAW HQ or ProRes RAW to a CFexpress Type B card. It seems to target users looking to work without external recorders and optimized mobility for one-man productions.

Autofocus and Image Stabilization System

According to Panasonic, S1RII upgrades the Phase Hybrid AutoFocus (AF) of previous Lumix mirrorless cameras. It now features artificial intelligence (AI) tracking, which advances the accuracy and precision of eye and face detection. The refined Phase Hybrid AF and high-speed continuous shooting at approximately 40 fps 4 make it easy to track moving and dynamic subjects.

Furthermore, Panasonic continues to take its image stabilization system to a higher level. The Lumix S1RII now reaches “8.0-stop shutter speed compensation 5 with in-body stabilization,” Panasonic says.

Panasonic announced that the new Lumix S1RII will be available for $3299.99 in late March.

Meta AI Expands to Africa & Middle East, Fostering Innovation

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Meta Artificial Intelligence (AI) officially launches in North Africa and the Middle East, boosting engagement that facilitates innovation. The expansion enables countless individuals in the region to have endless free access to the most advanced AI assistant.

Specifically, the smart technology is available in the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Jordan, Yemen, Tunisia, Libya, and Algeria, Meta reported.

According to an article from the multinational conglomerate, the tool now comes with Arabic capabilities. Conveniently, users can easily gain access through famous apps, including Facebook, Instagram, and more.

“Meta AI is a tool that is helping people all over the world learn, create, and engage with the things that matter most to them,” Meta emphasized in the news.

Besides the expansion, the tech giant will continue to roll out advanced multimodal features for enhanced connection and creativity. In line with this, the tool is set to launch features, particularly simultaneous dubbing and AI photo editing.

At the same time, Meta will introduce the Imagine Me feature, which uses photos and prompts to generate customized pictures.

As mentioned by Meta, “These innovations are designed to make advanced AI tools accessible to everyone, ensuring that creativity knows no bounds.”

Elevating Experience with the Llama 3.2

The company flexes its most advanced large language model, the Llama 3.2, which is the backbone of Meta AI. Also, it champions the feature that allows greater group communication by simply tagging @Meta AI in your chat.

More importantly, what separates this technology from the others is its no subscription nature – a free tool for anyone to use. It continues to offer revolutionary technology to simplify daily tasks.

As a result, the AI assistant from Meta already has around 700 million active monthly users. The expansion seems to be a mere step toward its broader goal — to lead the world in the field.

Netflix Drops ‘Revelations’ Teaser: Yeon Sang-ho’s Thriller Goes Viral

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Netflix recently released the official teaser trailer for Revelations, and it is going viral in a flash. Within approximately 24 hours of its premiere, the teaser has already garnered thousands of views.

The latest teaser of the upcoming film presents eerie imagery, tension, and a compelling storyline, which fans applauded, Iqra Siddiqui of Pink Villa reports. Accordingly, it displayed a suspenseful atmosphere combined with hints of a psychological thriller.

In addition, the teaser establishes that the film’s plot would revolve around two individuals, who are facing their own demons in the process of finding the truth. At the same time, the Netflix movie is set to delve into faith, morality, guilt, and obsession.

More specifically, the teaser of Revelations reveals that Ryu Jun Yeol’s character, Pastor Sung Min Chan, is a righteous individual. On the other hand, Detective Lee Yeon Hee, played by Shin Hyun Been, is constantly haunted by visions of his dead sister. Meanwhile, the role of Shin Min Jae as Kwon Yang Rae is a former convict, who becomes a primary suspect.

According to an article from Netflix, the cast of the project exhaustively immerses themselves into their characters. They promise an experience for the audience that would truly resonate.

The Minds Behind the Film

Based on the report from the streaming platform, the film is an offering by director Yeon Sang-ho, who crafted Train to Busan. Also, he is well-recognized for creating stories that tackle human nature with social commentary.

At the same time, Revelations is another collaboration between Yeon and writer Choi Gyu-seok. The two have worked together in the past for Hellbound. In line with this, Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuarón, who led Roma and Gravity, joined the production as executive producer.

The gripping teaser of the latest film initiated discussions and anticipation. Revelations is set to drop on Netflix on March 21 of this year.

Oscars 2025 Surprising Nominations and Record-Breaking Potential

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There has been two musical nominated for the 2025 Oscars. That’s the first time in over five decades, making these 2025 Oscars that much more special. Moreover, Adrien Brody could break a record for winning leading actor with first two nominations, whilst Timothée Chalamet a major threat for youngest ever best actor winner too.

Netflix’s Emilia Pérez may face challenges despite many nominations. It will likely end up only winning one or two Academy Awards.

Two Succession stars, Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong, have been nominated for best supporting actor without best picture-nominated films. Culkin has been sweeping the awards as of recent, but will this also repeat at the Oscars?

The Substance first body horror nominated for best picture. A truly groundbreaking shift in the Academy’s choice of nominees.

Colman Domingo nominated for best leading actor for second year in a row. While, Sebastian Stan nominated for playing a US president in The Apprentice. Yes, we’re talking about Donald Trump.

Finally, all five best actress nominees come from films also nominated for best picture.

Adidas Takes Over as Club America’s Official Partner

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Adidas and Club América announced a long-term partnership on February 21, marking a new feat in the history of sports starting from the 2025-2026 season. At the same time, this honors an iconic reunion between the brand and the club since their early collaborations in the 1980s and 1990s.

Prior to this, the Mexico-based football team was in partnership with Nike since 2000. The team-up had a successful run for 25 years, bagging seven Liga MX titles among other achievements.

However, a SportJudge article by Michell Mendoza indicated that due to concerns piling up, a sentiment for change emerged, which led to the groundbreaking move. Subsequently, the final campaign of the Nike partnership will be the Clausura of this year, which commenced last month.

As reported by Adidas news, the sports brand will begin becoming the kit supplier of Club America starting this July 2025. In line with this, it will supply the Mexican team with match and training gear.

The collaboration between the institutions strives to establish a bright future and cement the club’s status as a powerhouse in the game. Similarly, it underscores the commitment of the German sportswear giant to the North American country.

“The incomparable history of Club América in Mexican football is something we deeply admire and respect,” Adidas Football General Manager Sam Handy said.

Moreover, he added that they are excited and filled with ambition now that the alliance will return at a time when the world’s focus will be on the continent’s sport.

Meanwhile, the SportJudge article suggested that financial and commercial benefits, Latin America expansion, and Nike competition sparked the deal between Adidas and Las Águilas.

Consequently, the football organization’s official expressed his take on the latest agreement.

“We are very happy with this new agreement with Adidas. It is a financially positive deal for Club América. Additionally, we are confident it ensures fans greater access to all Club América products,” Club América President Emilio Azcárraga stated.

Apple M4 MacBook Air Leaks Show Promising Upgrades

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Apple is expected to release the latest M4 MacBook Air in a few months. However, the public may not have to wait that long to gauge how the new device will perform.  

Based on reports, the M4 Air recently leaked on the Geekbench Archives. The benchmark included test results, indicating a performance that could compete with the MacBook Pro 14.

More concretely, the unidentified device on the website was labeled as Mac16,12. Although it does not correspond to existing Mac codenames, it matches a Mac identifier that Apple accidentally leaked, which was linked to the M4 version.

In addition, the leaks featured a device that runs macOS 15.2 and a 10-core graphics processing unit (GPU). If this holds, it will be a significant upgrade from the previous M3 version featuring 8 GPU cores. At the same time, the upcoming laptop from the tech giant integrates 24GB of random access memory (RAM) in its arsenal.

According to a Techradar report, the benchmark could have been faked to serve a purpose. However, the details that surfaced somewhat align with what is generally expected from the all-new Apple hardware.

Moreover, a Geekbench Metal test was conducted to compare the alleged M4 MacBook Air and other laptop models from the California-based company.

“The MacBook Air M4 scored 33.5% higher on the Geekbench Metal test than the MacBook Air 13 M3, and it’s just 4.8% lower than the MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024),” Madeline Ricchiuto of MSN reported.

The M4 is not expected to beat the M4 Pro as the latter has an active cooling feature. On the other hand, this makes the M4 more impressive, since it was able to achieve great GPU performance even with its fanless design.

Furthermore, the device may also include an upgraded LCD and an enhanced webcam resolution. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman forecasts the M4 MacBook Air to be on sale by March.

5 Cool Toys That Teach Coding to Kids: Making Programming Fun and Accessible

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A standard educational game that included blocks and coloring books for kids. Today’s tech-savvy kids need toys that go beyond the usual coloring books. The integration of technology controls every aspect of human life, making coding knowledge as essential as reading and writing skills. Learning coding skills with kids doesn’t require long periods of computer screen time or endless hours of work. Advanced toys take students through enjoyable coding journeys that help them build self-confidence and show positive feelings.

Osmo Coding Starter Kit: Where Physical Meets Digital

Osmo Coding Starter Kit helps children between the age of 5 to 10 to develop their coding skills. The hands-on system links the physical blocks, which kids 5 to 10 are encouraged to arrange so they can direct screen characters. This approach, which is hybrid physical-digital one, enables coding and spatial skills learning through interactive problems and challenge.

LEGO BOOST Creative Toolbox: Building Tomorrow’s Innovators

LEGO combines their beloved bricks with coding education in the BOOST Creative Toolbox. The mobile app programming interface of the set is created for children between 7 to 12 years old, and allows five robot constructions. As a result, children are able to learn how to study block based coding methodology using LEGO tools and automated robots such as guitars.

Sphero BOLT: Rolling into the Future

The Sphero BOLT is a programmable robotic ball that brings coding through play. The internal components are exposed through a transparent shell, which piques curiosity on technology. All children can program the ball through simple block based coding in the Sphero Edu App, which then progresses to JavaScript as skills improve.

Code-a-Pillar Go!: First Steps into Coding

The Fisher Price Code-a-Pillar Go, aimed at children 3 through 8 years old, is designed to be a snapshot in time so to speak, where children can learn through programming without being shown or told of the process. Some movements consist of sequences of programming segments, or subdivisions of a nonneural process that contain different commands, and children achieve movement control by joining together programming segments. Early contact with computational thinking brings an enjoyable experience for the young children learning how to solve problems.

Kano Computer Kit: Understanding Technology Inside Out

The Kano Computer Kit can create your personal computer for young individuals 8 or over. Once builders are finished assembling the components, coding education of youngsters in the Kano visual programming language becomes possible. You will get a unique training for the kit of hardware and software which will meet the demands of those who wish to know everything about ask.

Empowering Young Minds Through Play

Such coding toys enrich basic programming knowledge along with the development of crucial thinking ability as well as creative thinking as well as solution finding abilities. Choose a coding toy based on the age of your child and the interests you wish for him. The Code-a-Pillar has basic as well as full challenges in the Kano Kit and children of varying ages will succeed with its structured sequences but will be fully engaged with the complete challenges.

It is time to start teaching your child coding principles. These toys combine education with amusement while what is so entertaining and fulfilling is that it turns learning to code into such enjoyable and educational one. We are curious to hear which coding toys in this set prove to be the most valuable upon experiencing with them, and why. Post your thoughts about these coding toys in the comments section.

Blue Lock Rivals Codes 2025: Score Big with These Secret Rewards

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Thus it is the pinnacle of your lifelong dream to become the best striker in Blue Lock Rivals. This is where visibility to your future glory starts. We got all active game changing codes that came with additional gameplay benefits which we received from February 2025. These are your keys to reaching peak performance in order to reach your perfect goal streak or dream team. Follow for more news on gaming here on Dusty Mag.

Must-Use Active Codes (February 2025)

These following exceptional codes are going to give you instant game power:

  • Generating 500 Cash and double XP is possible by being SUCCEEDABLE with BLUELOCK2025
  • The RIVALS500K code allows for the obtaining of a Rare Player Card as well as 1,000 Cash, the community’s favorite.
  • The SEASONPASS2 code gives you Season Pass across one whole day (just right if you’re in for a weekend session).
  • Through the GOALSTREAK code you are presented with exclusive goal animations.
  • WINTERCUP – Rock the Winter-themed Character Customization

Quick Redemption Guide

It is minimal effort to acquire your rewards.

  • Open Blue Lock Rivals
  • Tap the Settings icon (top-right corner)
  • Select “Code Redemption”
  • Of course, the display will be the same as that of the validation code.
  • Go to the “Redeem” option followed by the prize retrieval, click on it

There are more specifically of Redeem codes are sensitive to upper and lower Case letters. Before you press the click redeem button, you need to be able to verify everything. 

Making the Most of Your Rewards

Want to maximize these freebies? Here’s how the pros do it:

  • XP boosts on special events can put you in a fast boost rank.
  • Play with the idea of spending your premium money only when products are discounted temporarily.
  • Using discount codes will give you better benefits regarding your Season Pass.
  • Disable any limited animations when playing matches competitively.

What’s Next?

Meanwhile old codes include LAUNCH2024 and FIRSTGOAL while new codes are released in their order:

  • Tournament Celebrations
  • Holiday events
  • Major game updates
  • Community milestones]

Time to Dominate!

Make sure not to let these transformational codes fade away before you pull them to use them. These codes will ensure you become a striker like nobody else will show up in your league. Redeeming these codes will help you to play better and be part of your Blue Lock legend.

Ready to revolutionize your game? These codes, however, do not get you goals through them but they will certainly set you up with the necessary advantage to get to new heights in the game.

Leave a message to me regarding your best Blue Lock experiences and connect with other top players. A single code will launch you on the path to become the number one striker.

Nike x Football Australia’s First Nations Collection for CommBank Matildas and Subway Socceroos

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Nike and Football Australia collaborated with Kamilaroi artist Reko Rennie for the first national team collection designed by a First Nations artist.

The collection includes kits for the CommBank Matildas and Subway Socceroos in bold designs. Available in men’s, women’s, and kids’ sizes from 21 February at Nike.com and select retailers.

The collection symbolizes unity, cultural representation, and progress through football. It features motif inspired by First Nations message sticks, reflecting shared values and storytelling. Moreover, the collaboration celebrates diversity, cultural visibility, and inclusivity in Australian football.

Available in men’s, women’s, and kids’ sizes from 21 February at Nike.com and select retailers.

Best Two Player Games for Mac

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The community of Mac users has continuously grown. At the same time, the number of Mac users seeking fun and engaging two-player games has also increased. In line with this, it does not matter whether you are into shooters, strategic games, or action-packed – there is surely something for everybody. Luckily for you, this article will list down some of the best and recommended two-player games for Mac. 

Two-player Games for Mac

  • Overcooked! 2

First on our list is Overcooked 2. It is a chaotic but fun multiplayer game where users play as cooks in increasingly absurd kitchen environments. Players must be able to work together and build an effective chemistry to prepare and serve meals. It is basically a test of teamwork and speed, as you will have to multitask.

  • Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime

Taking the second spot is Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime. It is a fun, thrilling, and action-packed game. This game requires a player and a partner to control a spaceship. Gamers will have to manage different stations on the spacecraft, specifically shields, engines, weapons, and more. Players will have to do all this while fighting the enemies and space navigation. 

  • Portal 2

Ranking third on the list of recommendations is Portal 2. It offers a fantastic two-player gaming experience. In fact, it is known as a puzzle platformer. As a pair, users need to play as robotic characters and solve puzzles that are based on physics. It is a fun and exciting game as it requires users to play creatively by using portals and teleporting through levels. 

  • Rocket League

Coming in fourth place is Rocket League. It is a game that perfectly mixes soccer with rocket-powered vehicles. Players will have to control the cars to drive, jump, and fly to hit a large ball and score a goal. It requires players to be competitive and creative. It is a great pick for Mac users looking for a sports game with a genius twist. 

  • Castle Crashers

Landing on the fifth spot is Castle Crashers. This game delivers an action RPG experience. It combines combat gameplay with a quirky sense of humor. Gamers can play as knights who are needed to save princesses and destroy adversaries. Players can enjoy the colorful visuals and utilize various weapons while encountering hilarious moments. 

Conclusion

It is always a great time playing for Mac users as it never runs out of amazing and exciting games for everyone to enjoy. Consider trying out the games included in this list and experience the awesome time of your lives. Always remember that you are never too old to play your favorite games. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your Mac and start playing with or against your friends.