AI and AR Steal the Show at CES 2024
AiBot The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 opened this week in Las Vegas, with artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) dominating the headlines. Major companies like Nvidia, Samsung, and Microsoft…
Fans Ecstatic as Long-Awaited “Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth” Shapes Up to Be a Triumphant New Chapter for Acclaimed Series
The highly anticipated next installment in Sega's "Yakuza" series (known as "Like a Dragon" in the West), Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, has been previewed extensively this week ahead of…
NVIDIA Surprises with Lower Pricing for Upcoming RTX 40 SUPER Series
NVIDIA caught the tech world by surprise this week, teasing the imminent launch of an enhanced "SUPER" variant of its RTX 40 graphics cards. While specs remain unconfirmed, aggressive pricing…
MSI Unveils Claw Gaming Handheld to Rival Steam Deck
MSI has officially teased its first handheld gaming PC, dubbed the "Claw Gaming Handheld," which is set to be fully unveiled at CES 2024. The device is shaping up to…
OnePlus Unveils Ace 3 with Cutting-Edge Display, Huge Battery and Blazing Fast Charging
OnePlus has officially taken the wraps off its latest flagship phone, the Ace 3, during a launch event in China. As rumored, the Ace 3 packs some seriously impressive specs…
Dell Reveals Revamped XPS Laptop Lineup With New Designs and Next-Gen Tech
Dell made waves in the laptop market this week by unveiling a refreshed lineup of its popular XPS laptops ahead of CES 2024. The new laptops sport futuristic designs, next-generation…
Redmi Launches Note 13 Series in India with Impressive Specs and Competitive Pricing
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has launched its latest Redmi Note 13 series in India, comprising the Redmi Note 13 5G, Note 13 Pro 5G, and Note 13 Pro+ 5G models.…
Qualcomm Unveils Next-Gen XR2 Chip to Power High-End VR and AR Headsets
Qualcomm has announced its next-generation Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) headsets. The new chip promises significant improvements in performance and visual fidelity…
Apple Arcade Ushers in Exciting New Era of Mobile Gaming
Apple Arcade, Apple's popular mobile gaming subscription service, has kicked off 2024 with a slate of highly-anticipated new game launches and major updates to existing titles. These new additions continue…
Google Begins Phased Rollout of Third-Party Cookie Restrictions in Chrome
Google has begun the process of restricting third-party cookie access in its Chrome browser, a move that will have major implications for digital advertising and website analytics. The rollout, which…
HarmonyOS Poised to Overtake iOS in China This Year, Shaking Up Global Mobile OS Landscape
Huawei's Homegrown OS Gaining Momentum in Vital Home Market HarmonyOS, Chinese tech giant Huawei's homegrown operating system, is projected to surpass Apple's iOS to become the second most-used mobile OS…
Sony Unveils Groundbreaking Mini-LED TV Technology at CES 2024
Sony made waves at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) by unveiling an advanced prototype TV utilizing revolutionary "mini-LED" backlight technology that promises best-in-class picture quality. A Quantum Leap Over…
City of Heroes Fan Server Receives Official License from NCsoft
After years of operating unofficially, the popular City of Heroes fan server Homecoming has received an official license from NCsoft, the company that originally developed and published the superhero MMORPG.…
Stern Unveils New Jaws Pinball Machine Featuring Iconic Movie Footage and Shark Models
Stern Pinball has revealed its latest pinball machine model - an officially licensed Jaws machine featuring original footage from the iconic 1975 Steven Spielberg film. Unveiled this week at CES…
Razer Unveils Next-Gen Blade 16 and Blade 18 Gaming Laptops with Cutting-Edge Displays
Consumer electronics company Razer has unveiled its latest flagship gaming laptops, the Razer Blade 16 and Razer Blade 18, ahead of CES 2024. The new laptops focus heavily on groundbreaking…
Prince of Persia Returns with The Lost Crown
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by Ubisoft. As the latest entry in the beloved Prince of Persia series, it marks the return of…
NVIDIA Unveils New RTX 4070 Super and RTX 4080 Super GPUs With Aggressive Pricing
NVIDIA has officially unveiled its new GeForce RTX 40 Super series graphics cards, introducing enhanced versions of the RTX 4070, RTX 4070 Ti, and RTX 4080 offering greatly improved performance…
OpenAI to Launch Online GPT Store Next Week, Enabling Custom AI Apps
OpenAI, the company behind the viral conversational AI ChatGPT, announced plans to open an online GPT store next week. The store will allow users to access customized versions of ChatGPT…
AirPods Pro 2 Hit New Low Price of $189 for New Year
Apple's latest AirPods Pro 2 true wireless earbuds with USB-C charging case have returned to their all-time-low price of $189 at several retailers just in time for 2023 New Year…
Star Citizen Developer Offers $48,000 Ship Bundle, Prompting Backlash
Cloud Imperium Games, developer of the long-in-development space simulation game Star Citizen, is once again courting controversy by offering a massive bundle of in-game spaceships for the eye-watering price of…
Researchers Claim Breakthrough in Room Temperature Superconductors
Mysterious Post Stokes Excitement Over Elusive Goal An anonymous post on an online forum this week has generated excitement and skepticism about the prospect of a room temperature superconductor material.…
Amazon Kindle Scribe Lauded as Major Contender in E-Reader Market
The recently released Amazon Kindle Scribe is earning widespread praise as a top-tier e-reader and note-taking device. As the first Kindle that allows handwritten notes, the Scribe stands out for…
Silent Hill 2 Remake Officially Coming in 2024
After years of speculation and rumors, the Silent Hill 2 remake has finally been officially confirmed for release in 2024. The announcement came quietly through a new PlayStation 5 sizzle…
LG Unveils Game-Changing 480Hz OLED Gaming Monitor
LG Electronics has announced a groundbreaking new OLED gaming monitor capable of a blistering 480Hz refresh rate, the fastest ever achieved on a consumer display. Unveiled at the 2024 Consumer…
iPhone 16 Pro Leaked Details Reveal Major Upgrades Coming in 2024
Apple's iPhone 16 Pro lineup for 2024 has leaked months ahead of the expected launch, providing an early look at the upgrades and changes coming to the next generation of…
Microsoft Unveils Dedicated AI Assistant Key for Windows Devices
Microsoft made a surprise announcement at CES 2024 that it will be adding a new "Copilot" key devoted to AI assistance across Windows 11 devices. The key, which will appear…
Google Rolls Out First 2024 Update for Pixel Devices
Google has started rolling out the first over-the-air (OTA) update for 2024 to its Pixel devices. The January update brings camera and user interface improvements as well as the latest…
Researchers Create World’s First Functional Graphene Semiconductor
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have announced a major breakthrough in graphene electronics - the creation of the world's first functional graphene semiconductor. This discovery paves the way…
OnePlus Launches Ace 3 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Long Battery Life
OnePlus has officially launched its latest flagship phone, the OnePlus Ace 3, in China. The phone packs top-of-the-line specs including the newest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and a large…
Amazon Slashes Price on Kindle Scribe amid Slow Holiday Sales
Amazon has dramatically cut the price of its new Kindle Scribe e-ink tablet, just months after launch, in an apparent move to boost lackluster holiday sales. The retail giant trimmed…
GE Profile Launches Revolutionary Smart Indoor Smoker
GE Appliances has unveiled a first-of-its-kind smart indoor smoker that allows home chefs to smoke meats, vegetables, and more right on their kitchen countertop. The new GE Profile Smart Indoor…
LG unveils upgraded 2024 OLED and LCD TV lineups with larger sizes, faster refresh rates, and enhanced AI
LG Electronics has revealed its 2024 TV lineup ahead of CES 2023, with upgrades across its acclaimed OLED TVs and LCD-based QNED models. Highlights include larger screen sizes up to…
OpenAI to Launch GPT Store for Customizable Chatbots Next Week
OpenAI, the company behind the viral chatbot ChatGPT, announced plans to launch an online store next week that will allow anyone to create their own customizable versions of ChatGPT. The…
Samsung Unveils Next Generation Odyssey OLED Gaming Monitors
Samsung electronics has announced three new Odyssey gaming monitors ahead of CES 2024, offering ultra-high resolution, lightning fast refresh rates, and Samsung's Quantum Dot OLED panel technology for the first…
Apple Pulls Latest iOS 17.3 Beta After Reports of Bricked iPhones
Apple has pulled the recently released iOS 17.3 beta 2 just hours after its initial release to developers, following multiple reports that it was bricking iPhones and causing devices to…
Apple Expands Fitness Plus Offerings with Sound Meditations, New Artist Spotlights, and More
Apple has announced several new additions and updates to its popular Fitness Plus subscription workout service, including new Sound Meditations, expanded Artist Spotlight series, and new Time to Walk episodes…
Major iPhone 16 Upgrades Leaked for 2024
As we enter 2024, rumors are swirling about some major updates coming to the iPhone 16 lineup set to be released later this year. Based on leaked information from supply…
Blackberry-Style Keyboard Case Revives Physical Keys for iPhone
A new iPhone keyboard case called Clicks aims to satisfy longtime Blackberry fans by bringing physical QWERTY keys back to Apple's handset. Clicks slots onto iPhone 14 and 15 models,…
Qualcomm Fires Shot in XR Platform Wars with 4K-Capable Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
Qualcomm Launches Next-Gen XR Chip to Challenge Apple's Vision Pro Headset Qualcomm unveiled its next-generation extended reality (XR) chipset, the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2, at CES 2024 this week. The…
Teenager Makes History As First Person to Beat Tetris
A 13-year-old boy from Oklahoma has accomplished what was long thought to be impossible - becoming the first person to officially beat the notoriously difficult 1980s video game Tetris. Lead…
Dell Unveils Futuristic New XPS Laptop Lineup with Built-In AI and Latest Intel CPUs
Dell made waves in the laptop market by unveiling a completely revamped XPS laptop lineup at CES 2024. The new XPS 13, XPS 14, and XPS 16 pack the latest…
Apple Pulls iOS 17.3 Beta 2 After Reports of iPhones Being Bricked
Apple has pulled the recently released iOS 17.3 beta 2 update just hours after its release, following multiple reports of iPhones being stuck in boot loops and becoming bricked after…
Epic Games Store Makes Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Free for One Week
Epic Games Store has made the acclaimed Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy game free to download and keep permanently. This critically-praised superhero action-adventure game is available for free on Epic…
13-Year-Old Becomes First Person to Beat Original Tetris Game
Teenager Reaches Kill Screen in Epic Gaming Feat After 34 Years An epic 34-year quest came to an dramatic end this week when a 13-year-old boy from Oklahoma became the…
OpenAI Launches Customizable GPT Store, Allowing Anyone to Build Their Own AI Agents
OpenAI, the company behind viral chatbot ChatGPT, announced today that it will launch an online store next week allowing anyone to create customized versions of its powerful natural language AI…
The Most Anticipated Video Games of 2024
2024 is shaping up to be another blockbuster year for video games. With highly-anticipated sequels, expansive new worlds to explore, and innovative indies that could become instant classics, there's something…
BlackBerry Fans Rejoice: Clicks Launches iPhone Keyboard Case with Physical Keys
BlackBerry enthusiasts can now bring the nostalgic physical keyboard experience to modern iPhones with Clicks - a new keyboard case accessory that seeks to evoke Blackberry's glory days. Background Once…
Qualcomm Unveils Next-Gen Snapdragon XR2+ Chip to Power High-End VR and AR Headsets
Qualcomm has announced its next-generation Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) headsets. The new chip aims to enable more immersive extended reality (XR)…
Google Begins Blocking Third-Party Cookies in Chrome, Launching New Era for Digital Advertising
Google has begun the process of blocking third-party cookies in its Chrome browser, a move that marks the end of an era for the digital advertising industry and will force…
Major Smartphone Launches and Innovations Coming in 2024
2024 is shaping up to be a big year for smartphones, with several major new models set to launch from top brands like Apple, Samsung, OnePlus and more. Key innovations…
LG C3 OLED TV Gets Rave Reviews with Stunning Picture Quality and Features
Overview The recently released LG C3 OLED TV has been receiving outstanding reviews for its best-in-class picture quality and innovative features. As LG's most affordable OLED TV line, the C3…
Google Begins Blocking Third-Party Cookies in Chrome, Launching New Era for Digital Advertising
Google has begun the process of blocking third-party cookies in its Chrome browser, initiating a sea change in the digital advertising industry. On January 4th, Google enabled its Privacy Sandbox…
Samsung Unveils Revolutionary Galaxy S24 Series with Groundbreaking AI Capabilities
Samsung Electronics today unveiled its much-anticipated Galaxy S24 series of flagship smartphones at its Galaxy Unpacked event. The new devices represent Samsung's most advanced smartphones ever, packed with innovative AI-powered…
Early Previews Praise “Yakuza: Like a Dragon – Infinite Wealth” as Ambitious Next Entry in Popular Series
Overview Multiple gaming publications have published preview articles and hands-on impressions of the hotly anticipated "Yakuza: Like a Dragon - Infinite Wealth" video game, set to launch in early 2024.…
Microsoft Releases Xbox Series S Toaster, Allowing Gamers to Toast Their Bread with the Iconic Logo
Microsoft has officially released an Xbox-branded toaster that burns the Xbox logo onto slices of bread, turning the long-running meme into reality. The $39.99 appliance, dubbed the Xbox Series S…
Dell Reimagines Flagship XPS Laptop Lineup with Latest Tech and Refined Design
Dell has unveiled a complete overhaul of its premium XPS laptop lineup just ahead of the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Sporting the latest 13th Gen Intel Core processors, dedicated…
Roku Aims for the High-End Market with New Pro Series TVs
Consumer electronics company Roku has announced a new lineup of premium smart TVs, called the Roku Pro Series, targeting the higher-end segment of the market. With advanced display technology and…
Redmi Launches Note 13 5G Series with 200MP Camera and HyperOS in India
Redmi, Xiaomi's sub-brand, today launched its much-awaited Note 13 5G smartphone series in India. The series includes the Redmi Note 13 5G, Note 13 Pro 5G and Note 13 Pro+…
Dell Revolutionizes the XPS Laptop Lineup for 2024
Dell made waves in the tech world this week by unveiling a completely revamped XPS laptop lineup at CES 2024. The new XPS 13, XPS 14, and XPS 16 boast…
Samsung Unveils Revolutionary Foldable and Rollable Phones at CES 2024
Samsung dominated headlines at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week with the unveiling of its latest foldable and rollable smartphone models, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy…
T-Mobile Expands Streaming Offerings, Adds Ad-Supported Hulu to 5G Plan
T-Mobile announced this week that it is expanding the media streaming benefits included in its priciest 5G smartphone plan. The carrier's Magenta MAX or Go5G Next plan will now come…
Sony Unveils Next-Gen Mini LED TV Technology at CES 2024
Sony stunned the technology world by unveiling its next-generation Mini LED television technology at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The new Mini LED backlight system promises…
Qualcomm Unveils Next-Gen XR2 Chip to Power High-Res VR/AR Headsets from Samsung, Google
Qualcomm has announced its next-generation Snapdragon XR2 chip for virtual and augmented reality headsets. Dubbed the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2, the new chip enables headset resolutions up to 4K per…
Critical SSH Vulnerability Puts Millions of Servers at Risk
A dangerous new vulnerability called Terrapin has been uncovered in the SSH protocol, potentially allowing attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to internet-facing servers. Although patches have been…
Malware Exploiting Google OAuth to Hijack User Sessions
Security researchers have uncovered several malware campaigns abusing a Google OAuth endpoint to repeatedly generate session cookies, enabling persistent account hijacking even after victims change their passwords. Stealing Cookies to…
Roku Launches Premium Pro Series TVs With Mini-LED and AI Picture Tech
Consumer electronics company Roku has unveiled its first lineup of high-end smart TVs, aiming to push further into the competitive TV market. The new Roku Pro Series features premium picture…
OnePlus Unveils Ace 3 with Cutting-Edge Display, Massive Battery, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
OnePlus has officially taken the wraps off its latest flagship phone, the Ace 3, revealing some highly impressive specs that position it as a top-tier Android device for 2024. Powered…
LG Reveals Next-Gen OLED and QNED TV Lineups Ahead of CES 2024
LG Electronics has unveiled its 2024 lineup of premium OLED and QNED TVs ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas next week. The new models boast upgrades…
Samsung Unveils Striking New Design for Galaxy A55
Samsung has revealed official renders showcasing the design of the upcoming Galaxy A55 5G smartphone. The leaked images highlight Samsung's radical new "Key Island" camera design housed within a sleek…
Dell Unveils Radical Redesign of XPS Laptop Lineup at CES 2024
Dell made waves at CES 2024 this week by unveiling a completely revamped XPS laptop lineup, headlined by the innovative new XPS 13 Plus. Featuring new designs, upgraded internals, and…
Baldur’s Gate 3 Sweeps Major Categories in Controversial Steam Awards
Baldur's Gate 3 was the big winner at the 2023 Steam Awards, taking home the coveted Game of the Year prize as well as Best Environment and Best Story Rich…
Samsung Goes All-In on OLED Gaming Monitors with New Odyssey Lineup
Samsung unveiled a new lineup of OLED gaming monitors under its popular Odyssey brand at CES 2024 this week. The highly-anticipated releases include 27-inch and 32-inch flat screen models, as…
GE Unveils Revolutionary Smart Indoor Smoker at CES 2024
GE took the wraps off its highly anticipated Smart Indoor Smoker at CES 2024 this week. The first-of-its-kind appliance allows home cooks to smoke meats, fish, veggies and more indoors…
LG Unveils Next-Generation OLED and QNED TVs for 2024
LG Electronics has officially unveiled its 2024 lineup of premium OLED and LCD QNED TVs ahead of CES 2024. The new models feature upgraded picture quality driven by LG's latest…
Samsung Unveils Next-Gen AI Smartphones at Galaxy Unpacked 2024
Samsung held its first major launch event of 2024 earlier today, officially unveiling its latest flagship smartphone lineup, the Galaxy S24 series. Featuring advanced AI capabilities and significant camera upgrades,…
iPhone Users Face Connectivity and Bricking Issues After iOS 17.3 Beta 2 Update
Apple has pulled the latest iOS 17.3 beta 2 update after reports that it is bricking some iPhones and putting them into endless reboot cycles. The now suspended update was…
Twitch Cracks Down on “Implied Nudity” With Expanded Attire Policy
Twitch, the popular live streaming platform, updated its community guidelines on January 3rd, 2024 to prohibit content that depicts or simulates nudity, even if no actual nudity is shown. This…
Historic Feat: 13-Year-Old Oklahoman Defeats Tetris After 34 Years
For over three decades, the perplexing falling blocks of the iconic video game Tetris remained unconquered - until now. On January 3rd, 2024, 13-year-old Willis "Blue Scuti" Gibson captivated the…
Baldur’s Gate III Wins Game of the Year at 2023 Steam Awards
Baldur's Gate III, the highly anticipated role-playing video game developed by Larian Studios, was crowned Game of the Year at the 2023 Steam Awards. This caps off a hugely successful…
Telegram Rolls Out Major Update With Redesigned Calls, New Effects and Upgraded Bots
Popular messaging platform Telegram has released a substantial update packed with new features, including redesigned voice and video calls, fun effects like the "Thanos snap", and major upgrades to bots.…
Samsung Unveils Next-Gen Odyssey OLED Gaming Monitors
Samsung has announced its 2024 lineup of Odyssey gaming monitors, headlined by three new OLED models - the 49-inch curved G9, 32-inch G8, and 27-inch G6. Unveiled just ahead of…
Meta Slashes Quest 2 Price to $249 in Bid to Boost Lagging VR Sales
Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, has permanently cut the price of its Quest 2 virtual reality (VR) headset by $150 to $249 in a bid to boost lackluster…
Massive Solar Storm Barrels Towards Earth After Record-Breaking Flare on New Year’s Eve
A powerful X-class solar flare erupted from the Sun on December 31st, unleashing a wave of charged particles towards Earth that could spark geomagnetic storms and northern lights displays over…
Epic Games Store Kicks Off 2024 With Free Games and Rumors of Future Titles
The Epic Games Store has started 2024 by continuing its tradition of offering free weekly games. The latest free titles hint at upcoming releases and provide some clues into Epic's…
LG Unveils Futuristic DukeBox with Transparent OLED Display and Vacuum Tube Audio at CES 2024
LG Electronics has unveiled a unique new product at CES 2024 called the LG DukeBox, combining retro vacuum tube audio technology with a cutting-edge transparent OLED display. As LG's most…
WhatsApp Ends Free Google Drive Backups for Android Users
WhatsApp has announced that starting January 1, 2024, unlimited free backups to Google Drive will no longer be available for Android users. Backups will now count towards a user's total…
Microsoft Launches Standalone Copilot AI Assistant App for Android and iOS
Microsoft has quietly launched a standalone Copilot app featuring its AI-powered assistant for Android devices. The free app provides users with AI capabilities similar to ChatGPT to help with a…
iPhone Users Face Connectivity and Overheating Problems After iOS 17.2.1 Update
Apple released the iOS 17.2.1 software update for iPhones on December 22nd, 2023. The update was expected to fix bugs and improve the performance of iPhones. However, soon after its…
Steam Ends Support for Windows 7 and 8.1 – What It Means for Gamers
As of January 1st, 2024, Steam has officially ended support for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. This means that the Steam gaming platform will no longer run on…
Telegram Gets Major Upgrades With Customizable Calls, Enhanced Sharing Features
Popular messaging app Telegram has rolled out a major update packed with new features aimed at improving the calling experience, enhancing sharing and gifting abilities, and allowing more customization options.…
Apple’s New App Tracking Transparency Feature Raises Privacy Concerns
Apple recently introduced a new "App Tracking Transparency" feature that requires apps to get user permission before tracking their data across other apps and websites. This has significant implications for…
AI and Autonomous Vehicles Take Center Stage at CES 2024
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 is set to kick off on January 9th in Las Vegas, offering a glimpse into the latest innovations and future trends across the tech…
Epic Games Store Rings in 2023 by Giving Away Cyberpunk Hit Ghostrunner for Free
Epic Games Store has surprised players once again this holiday season, offering the critically-acclaimed cyberpunk action game Ghostrunner for free for 24 hours on New Year's Eve. This intense first-person…
SpaceX completes crucial static fire test of Starship mega-rocket, gears up for orbital flight
SpaceX has completed a key static fire test of its next-generation Starship rocket and Super Heavy booster, keeping the massive launch system on track for its third orbital test flight…
Apple’s Ambitious 2024 Product Roadmap: New iPhones, iPads, Macs, and More
Apple is gearing up for a major year of new product releases in 2024, according to multiple reports from reliable Apple insiders and industry analysts. The company is planning its…
Apple Slashes iPhone 15 Prices Ahead of 2024 Launch Events
Apple has slashed prices on existing iPhone 15 models by up to 12% on various ecommerce platforms as it prepares to unveil the next generation iPhone 16 series in September…
The Year Tech Stumbled
2023 was supposed to be a year of innovation and progress for the tech industry. But between high-profile failures, discontinuations of beloved products, and controversies around new technologies like AI,…
The Resurgence of Smart Glasses: 2023 Marks a Pivotal Year for AR Wearables
After early missteps and faded hype, 2023 is shaping up to be a landmark year for smart glasses and augmented reality wearables. Major tech firms like Meta and Snap are…
A Tsunami of AI and Innovation Expected at CES 2024
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 is set to kick off on January 9th in Las Vegas, promising major announcements and product launches in artificial intelligence, vehicle technology, home appliances,…
Recent Issues and Changes Causing Frustration Among Destiny 2 Players
Solo Players Upset By Challenging Modifier in New Activity According to Dexerto, solo players are complaining that the new "Coil" activity is too difficult to complete alone due to a…