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The long anticipated “next-gen” — really it’s the current generation — version of Fallout 4 launches on April 25, coinciding somewhat with all the interest in, and critical acclaim for, the just-premiered Fallout television series on Amazon Prime Video. This update will also be accompanied by additional content for all players, giving the nine-year-old game a refresh right as many are inclined to return.
The free upgrade, announced by Bethesda Game Studios on Thursday, makes Fallout 4 a native application on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, and gives users the options of a performance mode and a quality mode that increased picture resolution or gameplay at 60 frames per second.
PC gamers with Fallout 4 versions through Steam, the Microsoft Store, and GOG will get a title update delivering stability, mods, and bug fixes. A title update for the PS4 and Xbox One versions also brings stability improvements, plus login and quest fixes. 
Finally, as part of the overall modernization of the game, Fallout 4 will be available on the Epic Games Store on April 25, and it will also be Steam Deck verified.

What else do Fallout 4 players get in April 25’s big update?
The content drop is available to all players, coming from the Creation Club, the curated and verified mod shop for the game that Bethesda launched in 2017. That includes:

“Echoes of the Past,” a new questline that brings the pre-war bad guys The Enclave into the Fallout 4 storyline. They were the antagonist faction of 2008’s Fallout 3, and had no role in the latest game. “Can you stop The Enclave from spreading their dangerous ideology, and gaining a foothold in the Commonwealth?” Bethesda wrote.
That includes the Enclave Colonel uniform plus new themed items for workshops, as well as a set of weapon and armor skins, two weapons, and two sets of Power Armor previously released through the Creation Club.
Players will also get the Makeshift Weapon Pack, which includes a leaf blower turned into a baseball launcher; a nail rifle; and a rocket launcher that fires a piggy bank whose punch is anything but cute.
There’s also set of Halloween-themed Workshop items. Longtime players are familiar that, in Fallout lore, nuclear annihilation occurred in late October, before Halloween, somewhat freezing the surface ruins in that time. These relics will likewise make players’ settlements year-round spooky.

This is the latest wave of content refreshes and promotions to capture renewed interest in the franchise following the show’s premiere. The most recent game in the series, the live service multiplayer RPG Fallout 76, is free to Amazon Prime subscribers as a Prime Gaming benefit from April 11. Fallout 76 is also free to everyone with an Xbox One or Series X for the coming weekend, until April 15, even if they don’t have an Xbox Game Pass Core subscription granting multiplayer access.
And not to be left out of the party, mobile gamers who enjoy Fallout Shelter will see characters from the show inside their Vaults, including Lucy and The Ghoul, as well themes, weapons, and outfits from the series.
Images via Bethesda.net
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Verdicts have been delivered on the Humane AI Pin and the consensus appears to be a very underwhelming one.
The gadget was supposed to be the beginning of a post-smartphone future in which humans spend less time gazing down into their hands and more present in the active real world around us. It sounds very impressive but the reality is the ambition is nowhere near being delivered.
Humane’s idea is the creation of a phone without a screen. You don’t scroll, tap on a keyboard or toggle through apps. Instead, you command the trusty AI assistant powered by an operating system known as CosmOS.
If you want to make a call, check the weather, or search for the best local pizza joint, you ask the AI Pin.

a brief explainer on how ai pin and cosmos (our ai os) work
narrated and illustrated by @imranchaudhri pic.twitter.com/gHKVJiwz0q
— Humane (@Humane) April 3, 2024

Nothing more than a party trick
This is where things go downhill. On the question of whether you should buy the AI Pin, the response from The Verge is scathing.
“Nope. Nuh-uh. No way. The AI Pin is an interesting idea that is so thoroughly unfinished and so totally broken in so many unacceptable ways that I can’t think of anyone to whom I’d recommend spending the $699 for the device and the $24 monthly subscription.”
The Pin is supposed to be worn high on your chest, making it reachable by both hands. You can quickly reach for the touchpad which also activates the microphone so you can ask one of many things to the no-screen device.
When you want to read an incoming message, you hold your hand up to act as a projector and the Pin beams the details onto your hand. Very clever, except it doesn’t appear to work very well in the sunshine.
The Washington Post stated, “the projector is basically unreadable when you’re in the sun. Summer’s just around the corner, and it’s sure to offer plenty of warm days I don’t want my phone to get in the way of, but the Pin is much less useful in broad daylight.” 
Wired critiqued the results from the Mic and Vision features of the AI Pin finding they cannot be trusted.
“Unfortunately, there’s not much else to do with it as it’s missing a great many features. The Humane AI Pin could be an interesting gadget a year from now after promised software updates, but at the moment it’s a party trick.”
On the camera, Wired also cautioned several people appeared to think the reviewer was wearing a camera and had to explain to a bartender what it was. That experience could be a hairy one depending on the manner and behaviour of whoever is posing the question.
Endgadget panned the camera with its conclusion that a 2012 Nokia E7 produces better pictures in the dark than the Humane Pin and it overheated after too much use, something which was noted elsewhere.
Some have noted how the device is a work in progress and absolutely nowhere near the finished article despite the product going to market.
A concise slam dunk is delivered by The Verge on the overall assessment of Humane’s AI Pin.
“AI gadgets might one day be great. But this isn’t that day, and the AI Pin isn’t that product. I’ll take my phone back now, thanks.”

Image credit: Humane/X
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Pepe is currently trending #1 on DEXTools among Ethereum tokens, and has now passed 200,000 holders. Its market cap sits at almost exactly $3 billion – what’s next for the top meme coin?
Today trading just above a pivot point at $0.0000071, investors are watching closely for potential bullish signals above that level or a new bearish trends if it dips below it. Let’s delve into the latest Pepe price predictions.
Pepe Price Choppy Amid Crypto Market Uncertainty
In a turnaround from its April 5-8 price surge, Pepe token has witnessed a slight pullback, rejected from a resistance level at $0.0000080.

$Pepe is slowly returning to the levels we saw a few weeks ago.
The number of holders has surpassed 200K and is increasing every hour.
The market cap is currently $3.2B, and the price is consolidating while moving upwards.
Study memes
Study $pepe pic.twitter.com/MInx2nCriu
— Pebre.eth (@P3bR3) April 9, 2024

This decline has landed Pepe coin slightly in the red on the weekly, alongside Bitcoin dipping back under $70k today.
Some of that selling bias could be associated with uncertain times driven by the April Bitcoin halving – with some traders expecting a ‘sell the news’ dip after the event.
Binance Enhances Loan Services, Adding Pepe Token
Binance has updated its loan service, adding Pepe coin among others, potentially affecting the Pepe price in the near future.

Pepe coin gains exposure as a new Binance loan asset.
Flexible rate loans on Binance could enhance Pepe coin’s appeal.
Binance’s tailored services may influence Pepe coin’s global reach.

Binance’s expansion of loanable assets, such as Pepe coin, suggests a strategic move to capitalize on current market interests and could lead to increased trading activity.

$PEPE is about to full send. 🐸 pic.twitter.com/CWbLxvPkJ0
— HaileyPEPE 🐸 (@PepeCZBinance) April 9, 2024

With Binance Loans (Flexible Rate), users gain the advantage of borrowing against their holdings with variable rates and earning rewards simultaneously.
Pepe Price Prediction
Pepe’s pivot point sits at $0.0000071, serving as a baseline for traders to gauge market sentiment. If the coin’s price remains above this point, it suggests a bullish or positive outlook, but if it falls below, the outlook is bearish, indicating a potential decrease in price.

Key levels to watch include immediate resistance points—prices at which selling pressure may cause the price to fall—at $0.0000074, $0.0000076, and $0.0000079.
Conversely, support levels—where buying interest may increase—are at $0.0000070, $0.0000067, and $0.0000064.

A dip below the support level could suggest a buying opportunity, while a surge above a resistance level might lead to further gains.
Pepe Coin Price Prediction – Source: Tradingview
The EMA provides a smoothed-out price trend over time. With the EMA above the current price, it could mean Pepe Coin is in a short-term downtrend, while the upward trendline supports the price around $0.0000069.
In conclusion, Pepe Coin exhibits a bearish trend below its EMA of $0.0000072, and traders might consider a bullish stance if it surpasses this level. For real-time updates and further insights, Pepe Coin enthusiasts can follow their official Twitter or visit their website.

In addition to Pepe coin, low market cap meme coins may offer more short term upside – e.g. Slothana ($SLOTH), a newcomer in the meme coin arena.
In addition to his Pepe price prediction video above, popular analyst TodayTrader recently reviewed Slothana.
Slothana ($SLOTH) – Best Pepe Alternative?
Slothana, blending the allure of sloth-themed tokens and the Solana blockchain, is attracting attention with its presale.
Inspired by viral predecessor Slerf, Slothana’s team are rumored to overlap with Smog’s developers, another popular Solana meme coin.
The presale simplicity is compelling, focusing solely on meme appeal and speculative growth rather than complex tokenomics.

Just one day in, the presale attracted over 3,500 SOL, approximately $650,000, at an exchange rate of 10,000 $SLOTH per SOL.
Now two weeks in, a staggering $10 million has already been raised, and according to the project’s Twitter preparations are now being made for launch.
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