Back when Daemon X Machina was released on Switch in 2019, it wore its Armored Core influences on its sleeve, but this new sequel is a whole other game entirely. Yes, the Armored Core influences are still there, in terms of the customization in the backend, but most of those parts are scavenged rather than bought. You also don’t pay for ammunition, among other things. There are also obvious carry-overs from the first game in terms of player upgrades, called Fusion, as well as how certain parts and weapons are developed. In short, if you played the first Daemon X…
You have been warned. Amazon has confirmed that “starting August 20, 2025, you will no longer have access to the Amazon Appstore on your Android device.” That’s just 48 hours from now. The retail giant says it will now focus its efforts on its own devices. For anyone who has…
When selling your company, your goal is simple: get the highest price possible. But how do you know your business is truly worth what you’re asking?Buyers don’t just look at revenue — they evaluate the overall health and future potential of your business. Here are five key value drivers that…
How long does it take to identify the helmet of a hiker lost in a 183-hectare mountain area, analyzing 2,600 frames taken by a drone from approximately 50 meters away? If done with a human eye, weeks or months. If analyzed by an artificial intelligence system, one afternoon. The National…
The animated adventure The Bad Guys 2 — starring the voices of Sam Rockwell, Awkwafina and Anthony Ramos — is reportedly coming soon to digital streaming. Rated PG, The Bad Guys 2 opened in theaters on Aug. 1. The official summary for The Bad Guys 2 reads, “In the new…
In May, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway filed a 13-F (a quarterly report disclosing a firm’s holdings) that listed investments in what have been labeled “mystery stocks.”As Business Insider explains, big investors can ask for permission from the SEC to keep some aspects of their trading activity under the radar, giving…
Managing one business is challenging enough, but handling several at once? Now that’s next-level. I should know — I’ve owned over 30 businesses in my lifetime, and as CEO, adding new ventures to our portfolio is practically a sport. Over the years, I’ve picked up plenty of strategies (and some…
Carter termed this alleged discrimination campaign Operation Chokepoint 2.0, in reference to an Obama-era antifraud program under which US officials reportedly discouraged banks from dealing with pornography, payday lending, and other disfavored industries. On the campaign trail ahead of the 2024 presidential election, Trump adopted the terminology himself.“I’m glad the…
I have returned, Crosswordlers! After a couple weeks out of the rotation, I’m back to assist you in your daily Mini Crossword for the week. It’s a lovely weekend in August and I’m ready to solve the week’s biggest (mini) crossword, if you are. If you’re looking to end your…
You could call Rose Fass, 76, the “C-Suite whisperer” — because she knows exactly what it takes to transform some of the world’s most powerful companies.Image Credit: Courtesy of fassforward. Rose Fass. In 2001, following her role as chief transformation officer at Xerox and her establishment of the Center for…
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Scott Hattis, 41, of Brooklyn, New York. Hattis is the CEO and entrepreneur behind Loisa, the Latin food and kitchen brand co-founded in 2018 with his friend Kenneth Luna. Image Credit: Courtesy of Loisa. Scott Hattis, left, and Kenneth Luna, right. Hattis and Luna…
Welcome back! Louise here. On Friday, President Trump fired one of the nation’s top economists after her agency published a disappointing jobs report. Trump claimed the numbers were “RIGGED,” but there’s no evidence that Erika McEntarfer or the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) did anything improper. The new employment data,…
Should AI-created content be labeled in social feeds? TikTok and Reels know I’m partial to herding dogs, sports highlights, and sailing adventures. but so much of it is AI generated I find myself thinking “this can’t be real” about most everything in my feed. Labeling AI content might put some…
Franchise leaders know what it takes to build something that lasts.So we asked some of the top names in the industry to share the traits they believe separate good franchisors from great ones. Whether you already own a franchise or are thinking about getting involved, use this list to reflect…
I was exhausted. My B2B fulfillment business had grown rapidly and was doing $1.2 million annually, but finding new clients was a grind. I was trapped in an endless cycle of networking events, cold calls, and business card exchanges that yielded minimal results.Then I discovered what I now call the…
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