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The Dot Corp Expands Capabilities/Operations with a New State-of-the-Art Facility in Irvine, CAIf the lost bag has an Apple AirTag in it, that information can now be passed directly to United, the airline announced Thursday. The new feature, called Share Item Location, allows travelers with an AirTag or other Find My network accessory to share the location with the airline’s customer service team to help locate their luggage in the event it’s misplaced. The feature is now available with iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 or macOS 15.2. “Apple’s new Share Item Location feature will help customers travel with even more confidence, knowing they have another way to access their bag’s precise location with AirTag or their Find My accessory of choice,” said David Kinzelman, United’s chief customer officer. Travelers on United whose bags do not arrive at their destination can file a delayed baggage report with United and share the link to the item’s location either through the United app or via text message. After the report has been submitted, customer service agents will be able to locate the item on an interactive map alongside a timestamp of a recent update. The shared location will be disabled after a customer has the bag, and customers can also stop sharing the location of the item at any time on their own. The location link will also automatically expire after seven days. Using AirTags or other tracking devices on luggage is increasingly popular among frequent travelers, with a significant boom following the 2022 Southwest Airlines holiday meltdown , which displaced thousands of travelers over Christmas and into 2023, alongside much of their belongings. United says lost bags are rare, with more than 99% of its customers arriving with their bags. It says the new technology will help those with lost bags to recover them more quickly because the airline will have more information about them. Apple previously announced the new service will also be integrated at other air carriers, including Delta Air Lines. Others include Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Iberia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Vueling.
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An all-in-one device straight out of science fiction. While it may be hard to believe at a time when any and everybody is making gaming handhelds , there was a time when just one company dominated the portable business. Barring a few solid attempts from Neo Geo and Sega in the ‘90s, Nintendo essentially cornered the market right from its inception thanks to brand recognition, impeccable game design, and the foresight to focus on battery life over fidelity . After 15 years of the Game Boy ruling portable gaming, however, a worthy challenger in Sony finally stepped up to compete with Nintendo’s juggernaut. Few were better positioned to do so, and on paper, it couldn’t have been a better time. Sony had already bullied its way into the console market, with its first console outselling its contemporaries and the second well on its way to becoming the best-selling of all time . And with Nintendo ditching the Game Boy brand for its Dual Screen experiment , entering into the portable ring was a no-brainer. Thus, in December 2004, Sony would release the PlayStation Portable in Japan. As a handheld, the hardware would have a solid run, with plenty of games folks remember fondly even 20 years later. But its remarkable marriage of hardware and software is more impressive than any of its games. Sony’s PSP was a one-of-a-kind multimedia device far, far ahead of its time. It’s the progenitor of the iPhone Apple will never acknowledge and the great-great-grandfather of Nintendo’s Switch in spirit. The PSP deserves its flowers for being as bold as it tried to be, even if it mostly fell flat on its face. The PSP was an unfathomable device back in 2004. Not only did it play games that looked comparable to console games of the time (something most consumers thought they wanted at the time), it was capable of playing music, displaying photos, and even movies. Those in Europe and Japan could purchase attachments that allowed it to take photos or provide GPS navigation. And it didn’t need a monthly contract like the Blackberry’s totted by businessmen and women. It was an all-in-one device straight out of science fiction. And yet, here it was with its gorgeous widescreen display, Frutiger Aero face and shoulder buttons, and a damn analog stick. I got a PSP for my 12th birthday, shortly after its U.S. release. And it was every bit as unbelievable as I imagined. It was mindblowing to go from playing Need For Speed Underground to watching a UMD copy of Spider-Man 2 to listening to the two Eminem tracks I could squeeze onto the 32-megabyte memory stick the console came with. I wasn’t just living in the future. The PSP brought it to my fingertips. Things only got better by the summer as Sony added a fully functioning web browser via a free software update. For many, this was the first time we could surf the web in the palm of our hands without a cellular company charging us for the privilege. A burgeoning internet homebrew scene encouraged me to check out emulators and indie games for the first time. Up-and-coming writers were making free zines formatted for the PSP’s screen. In the mid-2000s, Sony’s handheld was its own little online ecosystem unlike any other. The PSP had a solid movie collection within a few months of launch. With all of this working in its favor, it seems like it should have become just as popular as the other consoles that came before. Alas, it did not. That weird two-screened device Nintendo released? Turns out it’s one of the greatest gaming devices of all time, once again thanks to brand recognition, impeccable game design, and the foresight to focus on battery life over fidelity (if Nintendo is anything, it's consistent). But the PSP’s shortcomings weren’t just about what the competition was doing right. While the PSP was capable of doing virtually everything, it did them all just slightly worse than more dedicated devices of the time. As a music player, the PSP was good. So long as you were willing to shell out obscene amounts of money for proprietary memory sticks, something that Apple’s increasingly popular iPod didn’t require. It also wasn’t the most ergonomically convenient device to fit into a pocket, even in the big jeans of the early-aughts. As a video player, it was awesome. But as time went on, UMD support from major movie studios was hit or miss . This coincided with portable DVD players finally becoming affordable. And while MP4s could play on the device, digital video wasn’t a thing just yet. Even the PSP’s ability to surf the web, while neat, was more of a novelty in an era where most media consumption wasn’t centered around an internet connection. The iPhone would end any chance of the PSP being taken seriously as a multimedia device by mid 2007. At launch, the PSP was the undisputed multimedia device. But by the end of 2005, everyone else was starting to catch up and fast. The iPod Video landed in November and Microsoft’s Zune followed close behind. As a gaming device, the Nintendo DS library ran circles around it as players realized mobile-friendly titles fare better than retrofitted PS2 games. By 2007, the end-all-be-all of all-in-one devices , the iPhone 4, would change humanity forever, thwarting Sony’s dream once and for all. The PSP was the stuff of dreams that Sony made into reality. The vision for what it was supposed to be was way ahead of its time, even if that vision was muddied by limitations both technical and self-imposed. Still, it should be remembered as one of the earliest affordable smart devices consumers could purchase. Video Games Technology PlayStation
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and his son Bronny James made NBA history on Oct. 22 when they took the floor together against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Selected 55th overall by Los Angeles in the 2024 NBA draft, Bronny James became teammates with his father, who had been open about this being the biggest goal of his career. Bronny (20) is the oldest of three James kids, as Bryce (17) and Zhuri (10) get to watch their father and older brother play together on the Lakers. Having already been living in the spotlight that follows LeBron James everywhere, this family has perhaps more attention now than ever before. © Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images While there is no guarantee that Bryce James makes the NBA, and even less of a guarantee his father is still playing by then, the 17-year-old wing looks to be going D1 out of high school. Currently starring for Sierra Canyon, Bryce James announced on Instagram that he took an official visit to Arizona. Clarifying her son is not committed anywhere, Savannah James posted a two-word message on her Instagram story. "#NotCommitted," Savannah wrote. @mrs_savannahrj / Instagram While this was not a commitment post from Bryce James, just announcing this visit has generated a lot of buzz on social media. Via Bleacher Report: "Bryce James visits Arizona 👀 Recruitment tour in full effect 🔥" Bryce James visits Arizona 👀 Recruitment tour in full effect 🔥 (via @bryce_james23 ) pic.twitter.com/4stzd9rUEw Several other big sports pages posted about Bryce James' announcement, including SLAM, theScore, Legion Hoops and others. If Arizona can land the the 6-foot-4 star, it would be a big get. That said, Savannah James confirmed her son is not committed anywhere. Related: Lakers Make Bronny James Announcement After Absence From G League Game Related: Lakers G League Coach Reveals Opinion of Bronny James' Performance After Debut
Liverpool shines in Champions League, dumping Real Madrid down the table. Dortmund rises to 4th Liverpool stayed perfect in the Champions League. A 2-0 win at Anfield dumped title holder Real Madrid into an almost unbelievable 24th place in the 36-team standings. Liverpool's second half ghoals came from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo, either side of Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé having a penalty saved. Borussia Dortmund, is up to fourth place after beating Dinamo Zagreb 3-0. Monaco missed a chance to go second losing 3-2 at home to Benfica. The best comeback was at PSV Eindhoven. Te home team trailed Shakhtar Donetsk by two goals in the 87th minute of a 3-2 win. Daniel Jones is signing with the Vikings after his release from the Giants, AP source says A person familiar with the decision says former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement hasn’t been finalized. Jones will join Minnesota’s practice squad less than a week after the Giants released the former No. 6 overall draft pick. Sam Darnold has helped the Vikings start 9-2. Jones joins Nick Mullens and Brett Rypien in Minnesota’s quarterback room. Rookie first-round pick J.J. McCarthy had season-ending knee surgery in August and a second procedure on his knee earlier this month. LIV Golf will hire sports and entertainment leader Scott O'Neil to replace Greg Norman, report says Scott O'Neil is set to become the next CEO of Saudi-funded LIV Golf. The Athletic is reporting the move for the former head of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils. O'Neil recently was CEO of Merlin Entertainments. The company that owns resorts like Legoland announced O'Neil was leaving for a new opportunity. O'Neil would replace Greg Norman at LIV Golf. Sports Business Journal reported last month that Norman would move to a different role that has not been announced. Norman has been CEO of the rival golf league since it launched in 2022. The PGA Tour and Saudi backers are still negotiating an investment deal. West Virginia knocks off No. 3 Gonzaga 86-78 in overtime in the Battle 4 Atlantis NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Javon Small scored five of his 31 points in overtime and Tucker DeVries added key free throws late in regulation and finished with 16 points as West Virginia beat No. 3 Gonzaga 86-78 in the Battle 4 Atlantis. Small’s layup with under 2 minutes left in OT gave West Virginia a 79-75 lead. After a Gonzaga miss, Sencire Harris hit two free throws to make it a six-point lead. With 27.1 seconds left, Harris made a steal and scored on a dunk for an eight-point lead, putting the game out of reach. Braden Huff scored 19 points and Khalif Battle 16 for Gonzaga (5-1). Two companies drop McGregor after civil jury ruled he must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her LONDON (AP) — Two companies have cut ties with Conor McGregor after a civil court jury in Ireland ruled last week that he must pay nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) to a woman who accused the mixed martial arts fighter of raping her. Proximo Spirits, the owner of Irish whiskey brand Proper No. 12, will no longer feature McGregor’s name or image. Video game developer IO Interactive ended its collaboration with McGregor, who had played a character in a game. Nikita Hand said the Dec. 9, 2018, assault after a night of partying left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor said she fabricated the allegations after the two had consensual sex. Staley counsels some South Carolina fans to keep calm after No. 4 Gamecocks 1st loss in two seasons COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is not in panic mode, even if some of famous “Fams” are following her team's first loss in two seasons. The Gamecocks had won 85 of their previous 86 games, including a program record 43 in a row before falling to UCLA 77-62 this past Sunday. South Carolina slipped from No. 1 to No. 4 in the rankings while the Bruins took over the top spot. Still, it caught Staley by surprise that some supporters were worried about the November loss. Staley said the defending national champions are still finding their way. Thanksgiving Weekend Sports Guide: Your roadmap to NFL matchups, with other games, times and odds The long sports-filled Thanksgiving weekend is a time when many Americans enjoy gathering with friends and family for good food, good company and hopefully not too much political conversation. Also on the menu — all the NFL and college sports you can handle. Here is a roadmap to one of the biggest sports weekends of the year, with a look at marquee games over the holiday and how to watch. Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley prepare for earliest matchup ever between 1,300-yard running backs Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry combined for 395 yards rushing on back-to-back nights at SoFi Stadium as the dynamic playmakers keep proving that investing in running backs can pay off in the right situation. Next, they will play on the same field at the same time when Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles take on Henry and the Baltimore Ravens in the first matchup ever between two 1,300-yard runners in Week 13 or earlier. Before this year, no player had rushed for at least 1,300 yards and 10 TDs in the first 12 weeks of the season since Shaun Alexander in 2005 as teams moved away from bell-cow backs and diminished the importance of the position. Raiders will start O'Connell at quarterback when they visit the Chiefs HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Aidan O’Connell will start at quarterback when the Las Vegas Raiders visit their AFC West rival Kansas City Chiefs on Friday. Raiders coach Antonio Pierce says O’Connell had progressed well after breaking his right thumb on Oct. 20 in a game against the Los Angeles Rams. Gardner Minshew broke his left collarbone on Sunday in a game against the Denver Broncos and is out for the season. The Raiders could have gone with Desmond Ridder to replace Minshew. Luis Suarez signs to stay with Messi and Inter Miami for 2025 season FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Luis Suarez is going to play alongside Lionel Messi for at least one more year. Suarez and Inter Miami have agreed on a one-year contract extension for the coming season, the team announced Wednesday. The financial terms weren’t disclosed. Suarez made $1.5 million this year in his first Inter Miami season, one in which the Uruguayan striker scored 20 goals — tied with Messi for the team lead — in Major League Soccer regular season play and a team-best 25 goals across all competitions.
Tweet Facebook Mail One of the world's most respected Jewish human rights groups is preparing to issue a travel alert warning against travel to Australia in the wake of the Melbourne synagogue attack. The advisory from the US-based Simon Wiesenthal Centre is being drawn up following last Friday's arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue at Ripponlea, which is being investigated as an act of terrorism. The centre contacted members of the local Jewish community through social media, The Age reports. READ MORE: Riot squad called in as teens run amok on island The US-based Simon Wiesenthal Centre is a respected international Jewish human rights organisation. (public domain) "Arsonists burned a Melbourne synagogue, built by Holocaust survivors, injuring Jews and damaging sacred religious items," it said. The organisation also cited the federal government's backing of a UN resolution calling on Israel to end its presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which it described as "anti-Israel". Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the firebombing of the synagogue as a likely terrorist attack. The Simon Wiesenthal Centre, known for Nazi-hunting and Jewish human rights activism, has never before warned Jewish people against visiting Australia. It has not yet formally shared its travel advisory. READ MORE: Woman pulled from creek in 'miracle' after three days missing The Adass Israel synagogue in Ripponlea in Melbourne's south-east was left gutted after a firebombing last Friday. (Nine) But the centre's associate dean Rabbi Abraham Cooper says he will write to Australia's ambassador in the US, Kevin Rudd, informing him about the travel advice for Jewish people. "My hope is this will be a short-lived initiative but we will want to know specifically what is being done to ensure the integrity of the Jewish community and most importantly, to hold perpetrators culpable for their actions. "I do this with a heavy heart but we are not convinced that the authorities in Australia are prepared to take the necessary steps to reassure the Jewish community there." In a speech overnight, Foreign Minister Penny Wong condemned what she called a devastating rise in antisemitism in Australia, but also insisted Israel must comply with international law. She insisted it was not antisemitic to demand civilians be protected in Gaza or call for a two-state solution that enables Israelis and Palestinians to live peacefully. Albanese yesterday rejected claims from Israel's prime minister that the synagogue attack was linked to Australia's UN vote last week. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has criticised the prime minister for not doing enough to protect Jewish people in Australia.BELGRADE — March could be a busy month for the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa boys basketball team. Despite losing a strong senior class highlighted by All-Area First Team member Luke Dingmann, BBE’s core remains stable and ready for another strong campaign. And, for the Jaguars, they will look to do that under new leadership. Austin Rambow takes over as head coach for Chris Anderson, who coached BBE for 10 seasons. Anderson coached the Jaguars to the Class A state championship game in 2022 where they finished as the runner-up. Rambow’s assistants are Matt Goodwin and Ben Kulset. “We return seven letterwinners from last year and are looking to build off of that experience,” Rambow said. “We have solid outside shooting and will look to space the floor offensively.” Yet, even with the loss of an All-Area player, BBE also gets one back: Hayden Sobiech. Sobiech, who was an All-Area Third Team pick, is a 6-foot-4 senior guard. He averaged 14.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists in an All-Central Minnesota First Team junior year. Another player honored by the conference as a second team selection is Luke Illies. Illies is a lengthy 6-5 senior forward who will stretch the floor and provide rim protection. He averaged 11.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game as a junior. Josh Walstrom and Taylor Pieper are two other key players to keep an eye on for the Jaguars. Walstrom is a 6-1 senior guard who averaged 5.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. Pieper is a 6-0 junior guard who averaged 6.0 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. “Keys to our success will be creating turnovers with our length on defense, controlling the boards and ball movement on the offensive side to create catch and shoot opportunities,” Rambow said. “We will use our strength of schedule to prepare us to play our best basketball at the end of the year.”