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How to gain Inspiration Points in Baldur’s Gate 3

Earning Inspiration depends completely on how you built your specific character. Here's how to earn Inspiration Points and what they do in Baldur's Gate 3.
A coronal mass ejection as seen by SOHO on 28 October 2021. This event is an example of a rare ‘ground level enhancement’. During these events, particles from the Sun are energetic enough to pass through the magnetic bubble that surrounds Earth and protects us from less energetic solar outbursts. This was only the 73rd ground level enhancement since records began in the 1940s, and none have been recorded since.

A solar eruption was detected on Earth, the moon, and even Mars

Scientists recently reported on a solar event that was detectable not only on Earth, but also on the moon and Mars.
Nora wearing VR glasses showing Nathan in the screen in a scene from Upload on Amazon Prime.

5 Prime Video sci-fi shows that are perfect to watch in the summer

From Paper Girls to The Peripheral, these sci-fi shows on Prime Video are ideal to watch in the summer.
Astrion holds his chin in Baldur's Gate 3.

How to solve the moon puzzle in the Defiled Temple in Baldur’s Gate 3

Puzzles can be a bigger threat to your playthrough than enemies in Baldur's Gate 3, especially the moon puzzle in the Defiled Temple. Here's how to solve it.
A wizard charges a spell to hit a minataur.

What is the level cap in Baldur’s Gate 3?

You won't be able to level up forever in Baldur's Gate 3. If you're curious how strong your character can get, here's what the level cap is in the final game.
Paul Rudd stands on a stage in Only Murders in the Building.

The best shows on Hulu right now (August 2023)

Popular shows like Only Murders in the Building and Reservation Dogs return this month, plus check out new shows like Justified: City Primeval.
Webb’s infrared image of the galaxy cluster El Gordo (“the Fat One”) reveals hundreds of galaxies, some never before seen at this level of detail. El Gordo acts as a gravitational lens, distorting and magnifying the light from distant background galaxies. Two of the most prominent features in the image include the Thin One, located just below and left of the image center, and the Fishhook, a red swoosh at upper right. Both are lensed background galaxies.

James Webb image shows the majesty of the most massive known galaxy cluster

A recent image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows the most massive galaxy cluster we know of, one so large that it is nicknamed El Gordo, or the fat one.
The Amazon Smart Thermostat hanging on wall.

Break out of a rut with these useful summer-focused smart home routines

From managing your air conditioning to adding life and color to your outdoor ambiance, here are the best smart home routines you can use throughout the summer.
Apple HomeKit app on smartphone.

How to add a device to HomeKit

If you want to use Apple HomeKit to control a compatible smart home gadget, you'll first need to add it to to the platform. Here's what you need to know.
Laezel in Baldur's Gate 3

First Baldur’s Gate 3 patch fixes save issues by temporarily cutting a feature

Larian Studios revealed that the preemptively enabled PS5 cross-saving feature was what caused save issues in Baldur's Gate 3.
A hacker typing on an Apple MacBook laptop, which shows code on its screen.

This PowerPoint ploy could help hackers empty your bank account

Another dangerous malware is making the rounds, and this time, not even PowerPoint presentations are safe.
Daniel Craig and Judi Dench in Skyfall.

The best movies on Amazon Prime Video (August 2023)

Revisit James Bond's greatest adventure in Skyfall, and Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds as they join the best movies on Amazon Prime Video.
Bobby Luhnow in The Chosen One.

Netflix’s The Chosen One trailer brings forth the Messiah

In the first look at Netflix's upcoming series, The Chosen One, a young boy in Mexico discovers that he has all of the powers of Jesus Christ. And enemies too.
Silhouette of male hand typing on laptop keyboard at night.

How to use dark mode in Gmail on PC

If you'd rather catch up on your emails in a Gmail inbox draped in dark mode, there's a way to set that up. Here's how to turn on dark mode in Gmail on PC.
Euclid’s Near-Infrared Spectrometer and Photometer (NISP) instrument is dedicated to measuring the amount of light that galaxies emit at each wavelength. It will image the sky in infrared light (900–2000 nm) to measuring the brightness and intensity of light. This image was taken during commissioning of Euclid to check that the focused instrument worked as expected. This is a raw image taken using NISP’s ‘Y’ filter. Because it is largely unprocessed, some unwanted artefacts remain – for example the cosmic rays that shoot straight across, seen especially in the VIS image. The Euclid Consortium will ultimately turn the longer-exposed survey observations into science-ready images that are artefact-free, more detailed, and razor sharp.

See the incredible first images taken by the dark matter-hunting Euclid telescope

The recently-launched Euclid space telescope just took some of its first images, giving a taste of what is to come from this dark matter investigation tool.
Radeon logo on the RX 7900 XTX.

AMD’s next GPU just leaked, and it could give Nvidia trouble

PowerColor has spilled the beans on the upcoming Radeon 7800 XT GPU days after AMD confirmed it would arrive soon.
A giant shark swims up to a tiny diver.

Meg 2: The Trench review: Toss this bucket of chum

Jason Statham returns to defend the world from giant, prehistoric sharks in The Meg 2: The Trench, an even-worse thriller that fails to do that premise justice.
Alyla Browne and Sigourney Weaver in The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart.

The best new shows to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Max (HBO), and more

The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart are lost no more, and Physical and Heartstopper are back for new seasons as they rejoin the best new shows to stream.
ChatGPT app running on an iPhone.

ChatGPT: the latest news, controversies, and tips you need to know

The ChatGPT chatbot by OpenAI is taking the world by storm. Here's how to use it and everything you need to know about AI text generation with GPT.
A mage holding a flaming object.

How to multi-class in Baldur’s Gate 3

If you just can't choose between two classes in Baldur's Gate 3, why not try multi-classing? This is a somewhat hidden feature, but we'll show you how it works.
Two young men staring lovingly at one another looking at a pamphlet abbot Paris in a scene from Heartstopper.

The best shows on Netflix in August 2023

Heartstopper returns for its second season on Netflix as The Lincoln Lawyer faces his most challenging case yet as they join the best shows on Netflix!
Detective Pikachu and a Slowpoke wearing a cowboy hat.

Every summer 2023 gaming showcase: full schedule of live streams

With E3 canceled, this summer is going to get messy. Here's a full list of every video game showcase happening in its place.
Jaheira in Baldur's Gate 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is gunning for the top of the Steam charts with jaw-dropping stats

Baldur's Gate 3 is seeing massive success on Steam right now, quickly gaining traction on PC staples like DOTA 2.
Jackie Chan and John Cena in Hidden Strike.

The 50 best movies on Netflix right now (August 2023)

For the first weekend of August, Netflix is giving us our action fix with Hidden Strike, and romance fans a lovely story in Happiness for Beginners.
Gerard Butler and Jason Statham hold guns.

Gerard Butler vs. Jason Statham: Who is the better B-movie action star?

Gerard Butler and Jason Statham have headlined many B-movies in the 21st century, so it's time to ask one question: Who is the better B-movie action star?
A roku powered TV hanging on a wall running Roku OS 12.

What is Roku? The streaming platform explained

What is Roku? Is it a device or software or a streaming service? And what does it cost? Our full explainer will make you a streaming media expert in minutes.
The player asking to respec their skills in Baldur's Gate 3.

How to respec your character in Baldur’s Gate 3

Picking your class is a very important decision to make before you even gain control of your character in Baldur's Gate 3. If you want to respec, here's how.
Jason Statham in Meg 2: The Trench.

5 great killer shark movies like The Meg 2 you need to watch

To celebrate The Meg 2's release, Digital Trends lists the 5 best killer shark movies everyone needs to watch at least once.
A mage holding a flaming object.

Is Baldur’s Gate 3 coming to Xbox?

PC and PS5 players are able to start diving deep into the world of Baldur's Gate 3, but what about Xbox players? Will this CRPG come to Microsoft's consoles?
Marvel's Spider-Man running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

What is Nvidia DLAA? New anti-aliasing technology explained

Recent Nvidia RTX graphics cards have a strange new feature: DLAA. We're here to define what it is, how you can use it, and how it looks in games.
Pikachu drinks coffee in Detective Pikachu Returns.

Pokémon Presents August 2023: how to watch and what to expect

A new Pokémon Presents showcase is coming and it's a long one. Here's when it'll air and what you can expect to see at it.
The iPhone 14 Pro and Google Pixel 7 Pro's voice recording apps running together.

I record interviews for work. These are my favorite free recorder apps

I sometimes need to record interviews as part of my job, and the best free recorder apps I've used are probably already installed on your phone.
John Cena and Jackie Chan in Hidden Strike.

This John Cena film is Netflix’s most popular movie. Here’s why you should watch it

This 2023 action flick starring John Cena and a martial arts legend is Netflix's most popular movie right now. Find out what it is and why you should watch it.
Hogwarts Legacy running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 review: great against all odds

Arriving a year late and $500 more expensive than the competition, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 seemed doomed to fail. But it still stands out against all odds.