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Loki Season 2 Episode 2 is here, and as I predicted in my previous article, In this episode Loki and Mobius go out in search of Sylvie. This episode majorly revolves around the reunion of Loki and Sylvie. Also, Mobus and Ouroborus interrogate Hunter X-5 in this episode in a rather funny manner. But, X-5 has gone rogue and become a movie star named Brad Wolfe. This name itself is a big easter egg, how? We have explained it all in our dedicated article on Brad Wolfe. Eventually, Brad spills where Sylvie is and all three of them go to find her.

Even though Sylvie shows as if she hates Loki for not siding with her when she wanted to kill “He Who Remains” but still has a soft spot for him. The TVA is visibly falling apart with the uncontrollable disruption of the Temporal Loom and Ouroborus is shown trying really hard to fix things. However, there’s a problem, O.B. cannot access the blast doors to go up to the Temporal Loom as Mobius did in Episode 1. Want to know why? Well, read on to find out!

Why Ouroboros Cannot Access the Temporal Loom?

In Loki Season 2 Episode 2, Ouroborus sees that the Temporal Loom is not going to hold itself together for a very long time now. He creates a device that might be able to help make it stable once again and tries to access the Temporal Loom. However, he could not open the blast doors as the systems of the TVA have a failsafe.

When the Temporal Loom is highly disrupted, only its creator can access it, i.e. He Who Remains. Although Miss Minutes has the capability of bypassing this security, she has gone rogue along with Renslayer. Now what’s left to see is, if our genius technician, Ouroubours can find a way to stabilize the timeline or not in future episodes.

What was General Dox’s Mission?

Almost all of TVA has accepted the fact that they should stop pruning timelines, except for a small fraction of hunters under the leadership of General Dox. She raided the armory of TVA, collected all the weapons and time charges, and marched out with her loyalists to prune as many timelines as she could at once.

Loki, Sylvie, and Mobius made it to her base just in time and fought all her loyalists, putting a stop to her mission but maybe they were too late. Back at the TVA in the timeline monitor, they could see the timelines being destroyed and a large number of branches falling apart.

What General Dox did was kill millions of people, even though she thought she was doing the right thing. She turned out to be one of the biggest Loki villains in this series. Considering this series is only two episodes in, I wonder what else are we going to witness in the future.

Is Miss Minutes Good or Evil?

In Loki Season 2, it seems Miss Minutes is going to play a significant role. I can tell this considering the buildup around this character. Miss Minutes, for those unaware, is a holographic AI that has gone rogue along with Judge Renslayer. Moreover, right now, TVA really needs Miss Minutes to help them out, especially OB, to access the blast door to the Temporal Loom and fix things.

See, we can’t really call her evil because she is at the end of the day, an AI. She is programmed to be loyal to He Who Remains and his partner, Renslayer. As of now, all I can say is that she is going to cause trouble for Loki and his friends in the upcoming episodes.

What Is Going to Happen in Loki Season 2 Episode 3?

Considering how Loki Season 2 Episode 2 ended, I am pretty sure the next episode will revolve around Renslayer. In the final few minutes of the episode, we see that TVA clerk Casey traced Reneslayer. Since he located her, Mobius and Loki might go out to find Renslayer in the next episode. We might also witness Miss Minutes back on screen but as an angry, bloodthirsty AI.

The next episode will most probably delve deeper into Loki and Sylvie’s relationship. We might even get to see Mobius finally ride a Jet Ski as his life before TVA was in question this time. The possibilities are endless. But the one thing I’m most certain about is Mobius and Loki going after Renslayer in Loki Season 2 Episode 3. What turn will the story take according to you? Let us know in the comments below.

Alongside the Honor Magic Vs2, Honor debuted a brand-new watch yesterday. Named the Honor Watch 4 Pro, it’s the current flagship smartwatch offering in Honor’s portfolio.

With premium design, stylish looks, and high-end specs, the Honor Magic 4 Pro resembles an elegant traditional timepiece. Additionally, the smartwatch offers a plethora of useful features that facilitate health and fitness monitoring.

Main Highlights of Honor Watch 4 Pro

The Watch 4 Pro comes with a 1.5-inch LTPO display with Always-on-Display (AOD) functionality. This AMOLED panel boasts a resolution of 464 x 464 pixels, which means it can offer rich and vibrant visuals.

In terms of build quality, the Honor Watch 4 Pro features a stylish stainless-steel frame. What’s more important is that the smartwatch is ready for all your adventures. It comes with a 5ATM waterproof rating, making it a suitable fitness watch for swimming and other activities.

Besides, the watch has eSIM support with LTE connectivity. The Watch 4 Pro allows you to make and receive phone calls directly through its built-in microphone and speaker. It also comes with Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and GPS. Thanks to the built-in storage, you can pair Bluetooth earbuds directly to the watch and stream music from it.

Other than that, Honor has packed an eight-channel optical sensor on the Watch 4 Pro. It can precisely monitor your heart rate and SpO2 levels. The watch also has support for sleep and stress tracking. And there are multiple sports modes, which will make it easier to keep your fitness in check.

Another important feature of the Honor Watch 4 Pro is its battery life. It comes with a 480mAh battery, which can deliver up to 10 days of runtime with typical usage. The watch supports 4.5W wireless charging, making it easier to get the battery from 0 to 100%.

Regarding the pricing and availability, the Watch 4 Pro starts at CNY 1599, which is around $220. It’s available in Black, Dark Green, and Brown colorways. Open sales will start on October 16 in China, and Honor didn’t give any details about international availability.

The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro landed a few days ago, and it brings some major upgrades, including the new Tensor G3 chipset, new AI photography features, and more. While watching the event, when Google revealed that there was a temperature sensor baked into the camera module of the Pixel 8 Pro, I couldn’t help but let out a “Why?” I mean, I understand the idea of a temperature sensor being cool and all, but is it even useful in 2023? Most importantly, is it merely a gimmick or actually a sensor that works reliably? To find the answer to these questions and more, I tested the new temperature sensor on the Pixel 8 Pro.

How Does the Temperature Sensor on the Pixel 8 Pro Work?

First things first, the Google Pixel 8 Pro is the only device that features the brand new Temperature sensor. The non-Pro variant misses out on this. When I first received the review device, the sensor was just a dud as the phone did not come with a dedicated app to use it right out of the box.

It was not until very recently that the Pixel Thermometer app (Free) was listed on the Play Store with a mere file size of 4.55MB. I installed it as soon as I learned of it and annoyed the heck out of everyone, pointing my camera at them and taking the temperature of whatever was in sight. I looked like an absolute madman. By the way, you will need to place the phone within 5cm or 2 inches of the surface you are measuring for the “best results.”

As for the Pixel Thermometer app, there are 11 different material options that you can choose from. This also includes a Default mode which you can use if you don’t want to think too much about having to manually select a material. Once you select the mode, all you have to do is point at a surface, hit the “Tap to measure” button, and the sensor will instantly give you a reading.

I know what you are thinking, does the new temperature sensor let you measure human body temperature? Even though Google has yet to get FDA approval for adding a body temperature mode in the thermometer app, can we still trick the sensor into getting a reading? I let my intrusive thoughts win and obviously had to test it out. Let’s check out my observations.

Thermal Gun vs Pixel 8 Pro Temperature Sensor

We have a thermal gun here at the Beebom office and it came to me; there was no better way to put the thermometer sensor’s accuracy to the test. So, here are the results, spanning across multiple objects using different materials:

Note: All the tests were done in an AC environment with an average room temperature of roughly 25°C. Also, the tests were carried out using the Pixel 8 Pro temperature sensor app’s Default Mode since it turned out to be the most reliable.

Objects	Thermal Gun Reading (In Celsius)	Pixel 8 Pro Temperature Sensor Reading (In Celsius)
A Glass of Cold Water	8.8°C	9.4°C
A Cup of Hot Water (Ceramic)	75°C	75°C
Metal Rod	27.4°C	28.1°C
Glass Window	23.9°C	24.8°C
Wall	27.7°C	27.4°C
Active Monitor Display	31.2°C	32.2°C
Running GPU Temperature	44.4°C	45.1°C
Gaming Laptop’s Keyboard	42.9°C	42.2°C
Metal Bottle	25°C	24°C
Small Desk Fan	21°C	22.6°C
Wooden Desk	24.7°C	24.7°C
150W Laptop Charger During Usage	43.2°C	44°C
Leather Bag	24.2°C	24.6°C
Plastic Bottle	23.5°C	24.9°C
Thick Microfibre Cloth	25°C	25.6°C
Pebble	24.8°C	25.1°C
Silicon Mobile Case	24.8°C	25°C
Rubber Crocs	24.8°C	24.7°C

If you take a look at this list, you will see how close the readings are, so the temperature sensor seems pretty accurate. In fact, in my testing, I found that the Pixel 8 Pro’s temperature sensor gave me a reading instantly while the thermal gun reading fluctuated a bit before settling. Moreover, I noticed that there was something off with the “Shiny Metal” material mode in the Pixel Thermometer app. The default mode gave the most accurate readings, and I decided to carry out all these tests in that mode for that very reason.

Does Pixel 8 Pro Temperature Sensor Work on Humans?

Though Pixel hasn’t yet gotten FDA approval to use the temperature sensor for “medical purposes.” However, can we still trick the Pixel 8 Pro sensor into getting a human body temperature reading? Yeah, don’t worry, I have tested it out on multiple people, and I even have the readings. I was pretty surprised with the results. Take a look yourself:

Subject	Thermal Gun Reading (In Celsius)	Pixel 8 Pro Temperature Sensor Reading (In Celsius)
Person A	33.3°C	33.7°C
Person B	35.1°C	35.2°C
Person C	34°C	33.9°C

As mentioned in our YouTube video, the feature is not approved for medical purposes just yet, so we suggest you use a thermometer for accurate readings and consult a doctor when required.

Pixel 8 Pro: Is Temperature Sensor a Gimmick?

Going by these results, there is absolutely no doubt that the temperature sensor on the Pixel 8 Pro is highly accurate and reliable. However, I honestly feel that it is a tad too late for a temperature sensor on a phone now. There are many things at play here. There is a good chance that Google designed the Pixel 8 Pro at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic was at its peak and thought it was crucial for the temperature sensor to see the light of day.

That is something that makes a lot more sense, given the fact that the pandemic has died down at this point. However, maybe the device was in its final stage and Google had to roll with the sensor by then. Moreover, if that was not the case, I don’t get why Google would have opted to go through the hassle of approvals for the sensor. But in 2023, it is nothing more than a gimmick; one that no one will use after a few tries.

So, should you get the Pixel 8 Pro at $999 just for the temperature sensor? Absolutely not. I mean, how often did users use the Galaxy S8’s heartbeat sensor? Or, let’s say the Nothing Phone’s Glyph interface, for that matter? This is just another one of those features that you will forget even exists on your smartphone. However, what makes the Pixel 8 Pro worth it are its formidable cameras, Pro Mode in the camera app, and a whole bunch of AI features that take mobile photography to the next level. Then again, that’s my perspective. Let me know what you think of the Pixel 8 Pro’s temperature sensor in the comments below.

Last week, Google debuted the Pixel 8 series with style. Powered by the new Tensor G3 chipset, the Google Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8 bring many improvements. With the new devices, Google introduced the Actua display, which has just achieved the best display title in a new ranking.

To be exact, the Google Pixel 8 Pro with Super Actua display now has the #1 spot in DXOMARK’s display rankings. The regular Pixel 8, with the Actua display, achieves a similar score on the ranking. That means you will be set to get an enhanced viewing experience regardless of which device you pick from the series.

How Does DXOMARK Scores the Smartphone Displays

Similar to other devices tested by DXOMARK, the outlet put the Google Pixel 8 up against six different criteria. And if you were to get a better idea about the DXOMARK’s ranking, you need to have a fair idea about each of these criteria.

Among the criteria, there’s readability. This test determines how easy and comfortable it is to read the content on the screen under different real-life conditions. Then, the outlet tests the color production capability. It determines the capacity of the smartphones to accurately reproduce colors.

Next, the test includes a video test. This test evaluates how the smartphones handle the standard dynamic range (SDR) and high dynamic range (HDR10) videos. Then, there’s the motion test. It sees how well the phones handle dynamic content. Also, the phones go through a touch test, where DXOMARK determines the accuracy, smoothness, and response time.

Lastly, smartphones need to pass the artifacts test. Here, the outlet checks the display’s performance, motion flaws, and image rendering capabilities. It also measures the reflectance and the presence of flicker. And Google Pixel 8 phones passed through all of these criteria with flying colors.

A Closer Look at the Display Score of Google Pixel 8

Among all the criteria, the Google Pixel 8 phones got high scores in every one of them. The lowest score for the devices is in the artifact category, which is at 122. The top-rated phone in the artifact category is the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2, which achieves a score of 161.

However, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 fails to beat the Google Pixel 8 devices in terms of color and readability. To be precise, the new Google phones achieved 162 and 164 points in each of those criteria.

Even though both the Google Pixel 8 devices got impressive scores, the spotlight is on the Pixel 8 Pro. DXOMARK points out that the Pro features a remarkable brightness of 2100 nits at a 20% average picture level. It outperformed the iPhone 15 Pro Max in different conditions, which includes direct sunlight.

Moreover, DXOMARK says that the Google Pixel 8 Pro can better handle the brightness in low-light settings. It even excels in offering accurate and vibrant color rendering, which greatly enhances the viewing experience.

Current Display Ranking

For those wondering, the leaderboard of DXOMARK’s display category currently has the Google Pixel 8 devices and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 at the top two positions. Google’s latest phones got an overall score of 154, while the Z Fold 5 achieved an overall score of 152.

In terms of order, the Google Pixel 8 devices have the 1st and 2nd position, while the Z Fold 5 bears the 3rd. These devices are followed by the Google Pixel Fold and Honor Magic5 Pro. These two devices got an overall score of 151, positioning them in 4th and 5th on the leaderboard.

The recently released iPhone 15 Pro Max holds the 6th position with an overall score of 149. It shares the same overall score with the iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and Galaxy Z Filp5.

Jonathan Majors, after his Hollywood debut with Do Not Disturb in 2011, rapidly made a name for himself in the world of cinema. He became a fan favorite because of his unique and almost natural acting skills. However, recently, he has garnered quite the attention for his role as Kang the Conquerer in the MCU. More importantly, Majors will be playing the role of a major villain in the currently running Loki Season 2. But, before you witness him as the MCU baddie, you should know about his other works. So, let’s check out the top 10 Jonathan Majors movies and TV shows! The list has been ranked on the basis of IMDb ratings.

10. Captive State (2019)

Cast- John Goodman, Ashton Sanders, Johnathan Majors, Vera Farmiga
Release Date- 15 March 2019
IMDB/ Rotten Tomatoes- 6/ 43%

Captive State is an apocalyptic movie whose events take place in a fallen Chicago after an alien invasion. In this movie, the city of Chicago is completely controlled by aliens and Majors plays the role of Rafe Drummond who is one of the main insurgents of a resistance against the extraterrestrial invaders along with Gabriel, his brother.

This movie is really well made and the cinematography along with a mind-boggling ending makes it a must-watch for everyone looking to stream a good Jonathan Majors movie.

9. Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania (2023)

Cast- Kathryn Newton, Paul Rudd, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jonathan Majors, Michael Douglas
Release Date– 7 June 2023
IMDB/ Rotten Tomatoes- 6.1/ 46%

Jonathan Majors made his debut in the MCU with Loki Season 1 as He Who Remains and later portrayed Kang in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. He played the role of the most fearsome villain in Marvel Comics — Kang the Conqueror. Majors became an instant fan favorite for how he owned the role.

Even though this movie did not do well at the box office, his performance was commendable. Even if you don’t like Ant-Man, I recommend you to watch this, just for Majors. The villainous tone, expressions, and everything about this will make you fall in love with him.

8. Jungleland (2019)

Cast- Charlie Hunnam, Jack O’Connell, Jonathan Majors, Jessica Barden
Release Date- 12 September 2019
IMDB/ Rotten Tomatoes- 6.2/ 74%

Junglelands is another movie where Jonathan Majors plays the role of a villain. This movie revolves around two brothers named Stanley and Walter Kaminski who are professional fighters. They travel across the country fighting brutal and deadly boxing matches to make enough money to repay a debt of $2000 they have from Pepper, a morally twisted gangster played by Majors.

Junglelands is a fantastic watch for its realism and the gritty and real worldly tone. Jonathan Majors has fantastically played the role and embraced the character of the conflicted antagonist. If you’re looking for an action-packed yet somewhat heartfelt movie, this one is the right pick for you.

7. White Boy Rick (2018)

Cast- Richie Merritt, Matthew McConaughey, Bel Pauley, Jonathan Majors, Jeniffer Jason Leigh
Release Date- 14 September 2018
IMDB/ Rotten Tomatoes- 6.5/57%

White Boy Rick is a movie based on a real-life story where a young boy named Richard Wershe Jr became the youngest FBI informant in history when he was just 14 years old back in the 1980s. Jonathan Majors plays the role of Johnny” Lil Man” Curry who is a local mobster. He’s the one Richard starts working for and eventually becomes a double agent for the FBI. This movie is a classic crime drama that will make you feel like you’ve traveled back to the golden era of mafia and crime through your screen.

6. Da 5 Bloods (2020)

Cast- Delroy Lindo, Paul Walter Hauser, Sandy Huong Pham, Jonathan Majors, Chadwick Boseman, Clarke Peters
Release Date- 12 June 2020
IMDB/ Rotten Tomatoes- 6.5/ 92%

This movie was a fresh take on the genre of Vietnam War movies. The movie Da 5 Bloods revolves around a group of men who fought in the Vietnam War and are now back in Vietnam after almost a decade to recover the remains of their friend (played by Chadwick Boseman) as well as the gold they buried with him.

Jonathan Majors plays the role of the son of one of the men from this group who has passed away and joins them on their adventure. Even though the central theme of this movie is war, yet, it’s a heartwarming movie that I’d totally recommend you to watch.

5. Devotion (2022)

Cast- Glenn Powell, Jonathan Majors, Serinda Swan, Joe Jonas, Christina Jackson
Release Date- 23 November 2022
IMDB/ Rotten Tomatoes- 6.6/ 81%

This movie revolves around the true life story of the first-ever black pilot in the history of the United States – Navy Jesse Brown, played by Jonathan Majors and his best friend and wingman Tom Hudner. These two pilots were responsible for turning the tide of the brutal Korean War.

The sacrifices of these two men made them a hero in the history of America and one of the most celebrated wingmen of the United States Navy. This movie is extremely inspirational and is a must-watch!

4. Lovecraft Country (2020)

Cast- Jonathan Majors, Jurnee Smollett, Michael Kenneth Williams, Wunmi Mosaku
Release Date- 16 August 2020
IMDB/ Rotten Tomatoes- 7.1/ 88%

Lovecraft Country was the first big television break for Jonathan Majors with the stories of horror writer H.P Lovecraft. This television series was a horror run, which was based in the 1950s where a man travels around the country in search of his father while encountering different horror adventures along the way.

This series was highly acclaimed and is counted among one of the best performances ever for Majors. From the cinematography to the storytelling, if you are someone who grew up reading R.L. Stine or Stephen King, you are going to love this series.

3. Hostiles (2017)

Cast- Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike, Timothée Chalamet, Jonathan Majors, Wes Studi
Release Date– 22 December 2017
IMDB/ Rotten Tomatoes- 7.2/ 70%

One of the most underrated movies starring Jonathan Majors has to be Hostiles where he co-starred with great names like Christian Bale Jesse Plemons and Timothée Chalamet. This movie was based in 1892 and revolved around Christian Bale being an Army Chief. He along with his soldiers were tasked to escort a Cheyenne chief through hostile territory to his home.

This story is really saddening as well as heartwarming. Definitely worth a watch!

2. The Last Black Man in San Francisco

Cast- Jimmie Fails, Jonathan Majors, Danny Glover, Rob Morgan, Thora Birch
Release Date- 7 June
IMDB/ Rotten Tomatoes–

Every actor has a movie that’s his “The Movie” or his career-defining movie, and The Last Black Man in San Francisco is that for Jonathan Majors. This film shows two men, one played by Majors and the other played by Jimmie Fails. The two men spent their whole lives in San Francisco and are trying to reclaim the house built by one of the two men’s grandfathers.

This movie shows us the image of two people who are trying to make a place for themselves in a place they love dearly but are not able to. Even though this was a small project but was awarded the best movie of the year in 2019. It is a thought-provoking and heartwarming movie that you should really watch if you are going through an existential crisis. Trust me, it will help you.

1. Loki (2021-)

Cast- Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino, Jonathan Majors, Ke Huy Quan
Release Date- 9 June 2021
IMDB/ Rotten Tomatoes- 8.2/ 92%

One of the most anticipated roles by Jonathan Majors is his appearance as Kang the Conqueror. He made his debut as He Who Remains in Loki Season 1 and then appeared as Kang in Ant-Man: Quantumania. The TVA was created by him, making him the main villain of the Loki TV series. Loki is in its second season, which started streaming on October 6.

Jonathan Major is all set to make his comeback as one of the Loki season 2 villains, named Victor Timely. I would highly recommend you to watch this series, as it’s fun, action-packed, and brings the best of MCU to the table!

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is taking the selfie game to a whole new level, surpassing not only its predecessors but also every competitor out there. DxOMark’s latest assessment leaves no room for doubt – this phone’s front-facing camera is in a league of its own.

In our iPhone 15 Pro Max review, DXOMARK’s in-depth analysis of the selfie camera reveals the striking superiority of this device. While sharing many similarities with its predecessor, the iPhone 14 Pro Max – such as a 12-megapixel front camera with an f/1.9 aperture, a 1/3.6-inch sensor, autofocus, and optical stabilization – the iPhone 15 Pro Max outshines them all.

The secret behind this marvel lies in the Apple A17 Pro’s image signal processor (ISP). This chip optimizes image processing, delivering exceptional visual quality. It’s the magic wand that makes the iPhone 15 Pro Max stand out.

With a score of 149 points from DxOMark, the 15 Pro Max takes its rightful place at the pinnacle of the smartphone camera hierarchy. It offers impeccable exposure, swift and precise autofocus, a wide dynamic range, and outstanding detail reproduction in well-lit conditions. Plus, its video stabilization ensures steady footage, even on the move.

But, as with any piece of technology, there are some caveats to consider. Despite its small sensor size, which enhances depth of field, it can introduce visible noise, even in ideal lighting conditions. Color inaccuracies and fluctuations in sharpness may also crop up in videos.

Moreover, in portrait mode, the Face ID plugin delivers an accurate depth calculation, creating a natural background blur effect. However, it faces challenges when rendering intricate details like hair, making the effect appear somewhat artificial when scrutinized closely.

In sum, the 15 Pro Max is a great for selfies, offering an extraordinary selfie experience with minor imperfections. Its cutting-edge technology propels it to the forefront of the selfie camera competition, leaving the rest of the pack behind. Get ready to take your selfie game to new heights with this exceptional device.

The anime fever spreads faster than ever, and no region is immune to it. As a result, popular anime streaming services are coming up with more flexible plans and strategies to pull larger audiences into anime. Now, as a welcome move, the anime streaming giant Crunchyroll has launched its own free channel that will stream anime 24/7 across the US. Keep reading to learn more about the new 24-hour anime channel and what anime can you watch on it.

Crunchyroll’s Anime Channel

There is no doubt that Crunchyroll is the leading streaming service when it comes to anime as it offers the biggest library, smoothest UI experience, and so many features. To further expand its reach and introduce new viewers to anime, Crunchyroll has introduced a brand new anime channel, which will stream anime for free 24/7 starting October 11 in the US alone as of now. This channel was born out of a collaboration between Crunchyroll and GSN.

So, gear up for the advent of a new 24/7 anime channel for free (with ads, of course!) from Crunchyroll! This Crunchyroll channel will be accessible through the Roku channel, Amazon Freevee (expected to launch on this platform on Oct 17), LG Channels, VIZIO WatchFree+, and more.

Upon its debut, the free Crunchyroll channel will only provide English-dubbed versions of the popular anime listed below:

Anime to be streamed on Crunchyroll Channel
Code Geass
Horimiya
To Your Eternity
Ranking of Kings
Psycho–Pass
Moriarty the Patriot
Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest

Crunchyroll keeps proving why they are the supreme anime streaming service worldwide. They care not only about their fanbase but also all anime fans and newcomers around the world, so that everyone gets a taste of the slice of anime. To reiterate, this is a much-welcomed move that will definitely help to enlarge the anime audience in the US. Also, don’t worry about the current lineup as the team will improve their free library over time. With that, what do you think about this new channel? Let us know in the comments below.

EU industry chief, Thierry Breton has expressed worry about the series of “fake news” on the X platform with regards to the recent conflict in the Middle East. On Tuesday, he told Elon Musk to tackle such information on his platform. In the wake of the recent violence in the Middle East, Breton said X was being used to post illegal content and false news.

The European Union (EU) has urged big tech companies to take action against terrorist content. This is coming after the recent Hamas attack on Israel. The EU has warned that companies must remove illegal content from their platforms. It warns that if they do not remove these contents, they will face severe legal penalties. Fake news on the conflict has surged since the attack. This includes fake images and false videos, alongside images of graphic violence.

A European Commission (EC) spokesperson told Reuters

“Content circulating online that can be associated to Hamas qualifies as terrorist content is illegal, and needs to be removed under both the DSA (Digital Services Act) and TCO (Terrorist Content Online) Regulation,”

EU’s executive branch, the EC, has reminded all social media brands of their obligation within the region. The EC says they are legally required to prevent the spread of harmful content related to Hamas. The EU has issued warnings to big tech CEOs, including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. These big tech CEOs will have to ensure strict compliance with European law. In his letters to Musk and Zuckerberg, EU industry chief, Thierry Breton said their brands had 24 hours to inform the EU how they were stopping harmful content on their platforms.

Digital Services Act

The EU’s newly enacted Digital Services Act holds companies responsible for monitoring and removing illegal content like terrorist content or illegal hate speech. Failure to comply with the European regulations around illegal content could result in fines worth 6% of a company’s annual revenue. Meta is responsible for monitoring misinformation and illegal content under the EU’s Digital Services Act, and Breton asked Zuckerberg to respond within 24 hours.

The EU’s Special Operations Center

The EU has created a special operations centre staffed with experts. This includes fluent Hebrew and Arabic speakers. The aim of this centre is to closely monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving situation. The EU has warned that social media firms have seen a surge in fake news related to the conflict. To this end, these brands must do all they can to ensure that the fake news does not persist on their platforms.

The EC spokesperson also said

“The Commission will fully apply the DSA and monitor the full implementation of the TCO. The Commission urges online platforms to fully comply with EU rules.”

The recently enacted DSA mandates big online brands, like X and Meta’s Facebook, to delete illegal content. These brands should also take steps to address threats to public safety and civic dialogue. Any company found in violation of the DSA faces a punishment of up to 6% of global turnover. Also, repeat violators may be barred from operating in Europe entirely. It is unknown whether Breton issued similar communications to other social media companies named in the DSA.

Conclusion

The EU has urged big tech companies to take action against terrorist content after the recent Hamas attack on Israel. The EU has warned that companies must remove illegal content from their platforms or face severe legal penalties. It reminds all social media companies that they have a legal responsibility. This is to prevent the spread of harmful content with links to Hamas. The EU’s newly enacted Digital Services Act holds companies responsible for monitoring and removing illegal content like terrorist content or illegal hate speech.