The report from the county medical examiner said the detainee, Geraldo Lunas Campos, was asphyxiated and restrained by law enforcement. Federal officials described his death as a suicide.

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Lenovo's most powerful 16" gaming laptop just dropped back down to Black Friday pricing. Right now you can pick up a Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 RTX 5090 gaming laptop for just $3,296 after you stack two coupon codes "EXTRAFIVE" and "LENOVONEWYEAR". Because laptop prices are on the rise this year due to GPU and DRAM shortages, you'll definitely want to jump on a deal like this if it's exactly what you're looking for.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 RTX 5090 Gaming Laptop for $3,296

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The Legion Pro 7 is Lenovo's highest end 16" gaming laptop, featuring a full metal chassis (both lid and body), gorgeous OLED display with 2.5K 189ppi resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, HDR 1000 True Black certification, and 100% DCI-P3 color range, and better cooling than the Legion 5 series of laptops. This particular configuration is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, GeForce RTX 5090 24GB mobile GPU, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 2TB SSD.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is a top performing CPU

The Legion Pro 7 is equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Arrow Lake-HX processor, which boasts a max turbo frequency of 5.4GHz with a whopping 24 cores and 40MB total L2 cache. According to Passmark, this is second most powerful Intel mobile CPU available right now and goes head to head with AMD's Ryzen 9 9955HX.

The GeForce RTX 5090 is without doubt the fastest mobile GPU you can get

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is the most powerful mobile graphics card on the market, performing about 15% better than the RTX 5080. It also has considerably more VRAM (24GB vs 16GB), which can come in handy when playing games at higher resolutions (like on an attached 4K monitor) or if you're planning to use this as a mobile creator or AI workstation. Everyone is also aware by now that current generation VRAM is in extremely high demand, so getting 24GB of GDDR7 in a $3K laptop sounds like a great "deal" at the moment.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

I have played all of these, argued about half of them with friends, and bought at least three of them twice (think: multi-platform). This is not theoretical value I'm showcasing to you today. This is me saving you from a bad weekend purchase and nudging you towards a good one (or several).

Contents

• Retro
• Nintendo
• Xbox
• PlayStation
• PC
• PC Gear
• LEGO

This Day in Gaming 🎂

In retro news, it's been 17 years since we (repeatedly and hilariously) flung ourselves down hills and into the Hall of Meat in Skate 2. This second entry in the series was a pretty phenomenal upgrade over the OG and cemented the franchise as a proper threat to the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater empire. Needless to say, I'm still jonesing mighty hard for the 'Skate 4' spiritual successor/F2P reimagining.

Aussie birthdays for notable games.

- Zelda: Link's Awakening DX (GB) 1999. eBay

- Skate 2 (PS3,X360) 2009. eBay

- Trauma Center: New Blood (Wii) 2009. eBay

Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch

• Borderlands 3 Ult. Ed. (-51%) - A$43.60 Still messy, still loud, but the gunplay sings. All the DLC helps smooth the pacing, and co op remains the best way to enjoy Gearbox at full throttle.
• Immortals Fenyx Rising (-33%) - A$39.90 Breath of the Wild energy with Ubisoft structure. Funny narration, sharp combat, and way better puzzles than it ever got credit for.
• Worms W.M.D (-80%) - A$9 A perfect party weapon. Holy hand grenades, destructible maps, and arguments that outlast the match itself.
• Nobody Saves The World Bndl. (-70%) - A$12.60 Drinkbox doing what it does best. Smart progression, constant form swapping, and a loop that never overstays its welcome.
• Blasphemous + Blasphemous 2 Bndl. (-75%) - A$17.20 Brutal, beautiful, and unapologetically grim. Two of the best modern Metroidvanias back to back.

Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.

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Exciting Bargains for Xbox

• Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (-39%) - A$43.90 Mechanically peerless stealth. Even unfinished, it lets you solve problems in ways no other series dares.
• Maneater (-50%) - A$30.10 A shark RPG that commits to the bit. Dumb in the right ways, and oddly satisfying once it clicks.
• Mortal Kombat 1 (-62%) - A$29 A confident reset with excellent single player content. The combat still slaps, literally and figuratively.
• Back 4 Blood (-61%) - A$39.40 Messy at launch, much better now. Best enjoyed with friends and low expectations of mercy.
• NBA 2K26 (-59%) - A$49 Still the slickest basketball sim around, even if the monetisation tries your patience.

Xbox One

• Forza Horizon 5 (-50%) - A$49.90 Pure driving joy. Mexico is a playground, and the handling is approachable without being shallow.
• Yoku's Island Express (-80%) - A$5.30 A pinball Metroidvania that somehow works. Gentle, clever, and perfect for a quiet night.
• State Of Decay 2: Juggernaut Ed. (-80%) - A$9.80 Systems driven survival with real tension. Best moments come from plans going very wrong.

Or just invest in an Xbox Card.

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Pure Scores for PlayStation

• Gran Turismo 7 (-38%) - A$76.80 A love letter to cars that sometimes lectures you. When it clicks, nothing else feels this good.
• Street Fighter 6 (-43%) - A$56.90 One of the best onboarding systems in fighting games. Deep, flashy, and welcoming without losing edge.
• Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re Reckoning (-80%) - A$13.90 Old school RPG comfort food. Huge world, crunchy combat, and endlessly earnest vibes.
• A Plague Tale: Requiem (-50%) - A$49.50 Bleak, beautiful, and emotionally heavy. Commits fully to its tone, for better and worse.
• Cult Of The Lamb (-60%) - A$15.10 Cute presentation, dark humour, and surprisingly sticky management loops.

PS4

• Red Dead Redemption 2 (-68%) - A$29 A slow burn masterpiece. Gorgeous, deliberate, and unmatched in environmental storytelling.
• Octopath Traveler II (-44%) - A$47.70 Refines everything from the first game. Incredible music, smart writing, and gorgeous HD 2D visuals.
• Far Cry 5 (-59%) - A$40.80 Open world chaos at its most confident. Memorable villains and a map built for mischief.

Or purchase a PS Store Card.

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Purchase Cheap for PC

• Hogwarts Legacy (-86%) - A$12.50 A theme park done right. Exploration is the real star, and the castle never stops impressing.
• Children Of Morta (-89%) - A$4.10 A roguelike with heart. Tight combat and a family story that actually lands.
• LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (-80%) - A$13.90 Silly, sprawling, and packed with fan service. The best modern LEGO game by a mile.
• Monster Hunter Rise (-83%) - A$10.40 Fast, fluid hunts and brilliant weapon design. A perfect entry point or a fresh obsession.
• Braid, Ann. Ed. (-81%) - A$5.60 Still a landmark puzzle game. Commentary adds fascinating context to its creation.

Or just get a Steam Wallet Card

Legit LEGO Deals

• Mando & Grogu's Speeder Bike (-33%) - A$10 A fun little build with instant desk appeal.
• 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline (-28%) - A$179 Pricey, but an incredible display piece for car fans.
• Harry's Privet Drive Escape (-27%) - A$22 Compact, clever, and great for younger builders.
• Architecture Himeji Castle (-24%) - A$198.60 A slow, satisfying build that rewards patience and shelf space.

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Adam Mathew is a passionate connoisseur, a lifelong game critic, and an Aussie deals wrangler who genuinely wants to hook you up with stuff that's worth playing (but also cheap). He plays practically everything, sometimes on YouTube.

Wellbots is offering the best deal right now on the popular and well-regarded VMAX electric scooters. Currently there's a manufacturer wide sale going on that takes $200 off select VX2 Extreme and VX4 models. However, Wellbots is doing one better by throwing in an extra $250 off coupon code "VMAX250IGN". Prices are as follows:

VMAX 48V Electric Scooters on Sale

VMAX is a Swiss company that in recent years has started selling its scooters in the United States. Its factory is based in China, but the build quality of its VX-series scooters is far better than any of the cheap scooters you'll find on AliExpress. The VX2 Extreme and VX4 feature durable aluminum frames with a hefty 330 pound weight capacity, IPX6 water resistance to withstand the elements, and UL certified battery cells for safety. VMAX includes an excellent 2 year warranty, which is much better than the industry standard one year.

The VX2 Extreme and VX4 are equipped with a 48V 500W motor that can deliver up to 1,600W of peak power and a top speed of up to 25mph. It's considerably more powerful than the 36V motor found in most entry level scooters. The extra power allows the VMAX scooters to tackle steep inclines (up to 33%). It can also handle off-road terrain, especially since they're also equipped with big 10" tubeless wheels.

The max distance depends on which model you get: the VX2 Extreme LT model has a 48V 10,400mAh battery with a 28 mile range while the VX2 Extreme ST and VX4 LT have 48V 13,000mAh batteries with 34 mile range. The batteries are UL certified, which often isn't the case if you get a cheaper scooter from a no-name overseas company.

The VX4 is overall a better scooter than the VX2 Extreme. Although both have the same power, the VX4 is easier and more comfortable to handle because of its heavier 65 pound weight, front and rear dual suspension, and triple braking system. The VX2 Extreme is lighter (which means it's easier to accidentally pop a wheelie), no dedicated suspension, and a dual braking system. If you're going to do a lot of casual cruising, go with the VX4.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

Si vous voulez pimper votre propre QR Code pour vous différencier un peu des autres nazes qui font aussi leur QR Code, je vous invite à tester rapidos un petit outil qui m'a tapé dans l'œil.

Je vous ai déjà parlé des QR Codes générés par IA via ControlNet y'a un petit moment. Il sont visuellement dingues, mais là, on retourne aux sources, aux vraies mathématiques de quand vous étiez petit (enfin jeune quoi...lol).

Ce site, que je viens de découvrir c'est QArt Coder , un projet de Russ Cox (oui, LE Russ Cox de l'équipe Go chez Google, calmez vous les groupies) et comme d'hab, le gars n'est pas là pour enfiler des perles puisqu'il nous proposer de générer des QR codes qui intègrent une image... mais sans tricher comme avec ControlNet.

Je m'explique... Quand vous voyez un QR code avec logo classique, c'est souvent du bricolage : on colle une image au milieu et on compte sur la correction d'erreur du QR code (Reed-Solomon) pour compenser les zones masquées. C'est un peu sale, même si ça marche...

Russ Cox, lui, a pris le problème à l'envers. Plutôt que de casser le code et de le réparer, il utilise des maths (notamment le pivot de Gauss) pour manipuler les bits de redondance. En gros, il fait en sorte que les pixels "inutiles" du QR code s'arrangent pour former visuellement l'image, tout en conservant des données parfaitement valides.

Il est fort hein ?

Alors comment ça marche ?

C'est hyper simple :

• Vous allez sur QArt Coder .
• Vous uploadez votre image (préférez un truc bien contrasté, pixel art ou logo N&B).
• Vous jouez avec la taille, le positionnement et les cases "Dither" et autres pour que ça ressemble à quelque chose.
• Et voilà, vous obtenez un QR code valide qui affiche votre motif.

Un exemple de QR Code généré avec ma tête

Le résultat est un QR code où l'image est dessinée par les données elles-mêmes, et pas juste collée dessus. Ça reste donc lisible par la plupart des lecteurs standards, tant que vous n'avez pas trop abusé sur la complexité de l'image source et que le contraste est suffisant.

C'est sûr, ça a un look plus "rétro" et "glitchy" que les délires sous Stable Diffusion, mais c'est techniquement beaucoup plus élégant car chaque pixel est à sa place par nécessité mathématique et pas par hasard.

Voilà, si vous aimez les algos un peu pointus et les QR codes qui ne sont pas juste des damiers tristounes, foncez voir ça et pour ceux qui veulent creuser la théorie (et y'a de quoi faire), Russ Cox a tout détaillé sur sa page de recherche .

J'avoue, j'ai un peu de mal avec l'univers des start-ups. Vous savez, ce petit monde des levées de fonds à rallonge, des pitchs sur LinkedIn et des banquiers qu'il faut brosser dans le sens du poil... C'est clairement pas mon truc. Je préfère rester dans mon coin, avec mon petit site, mon clavier et des gens qui aiment me lire.

La liberté quoi (en théorie ^^).

Mais bon, c'est pas parce que je n'aime pas l'écosystème que je ne respecte pas le boulot abattu, bien au contraire ! Monter une boîte, c'est un sacerdoce et pas mal de mecs et de filles s'y brûlent les ailes et beaucoup finissent par se planter.

C'est moche, mais c'est la réalité du business, surtout dans la tech !

Toutefois si vous avez créé votre propre startup je viens de trouver un site génial qui s'appelle Loot Drop . En gros c'est le cimetière des startups qui recense, à l'heure où j'écris, plus de 1200 startups qui ont mordu la poussière, soit plus de 48,4 milliards de dollars de capital-risque partis en fumée !!

Le créateur du site, un certain AnsbjergB a créé ça "vibe coding" pur à l'aide d'outils comme Cursor et Supabase pour coder à la vitesse de la lumière sans forcément non plus être un cador du développement pur.

Et son idée derrière Loot Drop, c'est de "piller" ces échecs puisque le site vous donne un score d'opportunité pour chaque "cadavre" tech. Vous pouvez ainsi filtrer par difficulté de reconstruction, par scalabilité ou par potentiel de marché.

Alors pourquoi recenser ces échecs ?

Hé bien parce que souvent, une startup se plante non pas parce que l'idée est mauvaise, mais parce qu'elle était trop gourmande. Trop d'employés, trop de bureaux luxueux, trop de marketing inutile. Alors en récupérant l'idée de la défunte et en la relançant en mode passionné indépendant , sans les 50 millions de levée de fonds, y'a peut être encore moyen de faire un truc super rentable.

J'ai trouvé le design du site est super sympa. Je crois que c'est à la mode en ce moment le "neo-brutalism" parce que j'en vois partout mais celui-ci a un petit côté gamer que j'aime bien. On sent le mec qui s'est fait plaisir sur les couleurs et l'ambiance en mode "loot de fin de donjon", mdr.

Voilà, donc si vous avez envie de trouver une idée de projet pour votre prochain week-end à fond sur Claude Code (loool), ou juste d'admirer le gâchis de thunes monumental de la Silicon Valley, allez y faire un tour.

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18-year-old Austin Thompson pleaded guilty to the 2022 Raleigh mass shooting that killed five, including his brother and a police officer. Sentencing is in February.

What started as a cute father-daughter bonding ritual between preschooler Reese Donatelli and her dad, SoCal radio personality Anthony Donatelli, has turned into an online nightmare that he calls "nuts."

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Un téléphone, deux ordinateurs portables et une montre connectée ont été saisis la semaine dernière au domicile d’Hannah Natanson, qui couvre les fonctionnaires de l’administration fédérale pour le prestigieux quotidien.

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Nato chief Mark Rutte says there is ‘a lot of work to be done’, as some Danish MPs voice concern at Greenland apparently being sidelined in US president’s talks

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Just hours after the president used his speech at the World Economic Forum to insist he wanted Greenland, “including right, title and ownership,” but backed away from his more bellicose threats of military intervention – Trump took to social media to announce “the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland” after talks with Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte, and withdrew the threat of tariffs against eight European countries. He later called it “a concept of a deal” over Greenland when he spoke to business network CNBC soon after Wall Street closed.

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