Yesterday In Tech - 12/07/2022

Microsoft Corporation, Task Manager

• Microsoft: November updates break ODBC database connections (Bleeping Computer)

• Microsoft: Whoops, Patch Tuesday might screw your database connections (The Register)

• How to get Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update (Kim Komando)

• What's New in Windows - November 2022 (Petri IT Knowledgebase)

• Microsoft (sorta) fixes Windows 11 gaming performance issues (PCWorld)

• Your Windows PC may be hit with yet another bug, causing some apps to stop responding (MSPoweruser)

• Microsoft Issues Its Last Windows Preview Update of 2022 (Thurrott)

• The Task Manager might display odd-looking colors after installing the latest Windows 11 optional update (OnMSFT.com)

• Microsoft releases bug fix for stuttering game performance in Windows 11 22H2 (PC Gamer)

• Microsoft confirms problems with some Windows apps due to database connections issues (Neowin)

Artificial intelligence, Stratego, DeepMind

• Mastering the game of Stratego with model-free multiagent reinforcement learning (Science)

• Meta's new AI is skilled at a ruthless, power-seeking game (The Washington Post)

• DeepMind AI topples experts at complex game Stratego (Nature)

• AI algorithm learns how to beat expert players at complex board game Stratego (EL PAIS in English)

• Mastering Stratego, the classic game of imperfect information (DeepMind)

• A Machiavellian machine raises ethical questions about AI (Financial Times)

• Here's how a new AI mastered the tricky game of Stratego (Popular Science)

• Inside Google's and Meta's Arms Race to Build the Most Deceptive AI (Yahoo Sport UK)

• Mark Zuckerberg creates 'ruthless and power seeking' AI that's creepily lifelike... (The Irish Sun)

• No Child's Play: Why Do Researchers Train AI On Games? (Analytics India Magazine)

Path of Exile, Grinding Gear Games

• Path of Exile's Forbidden Sanctum Update Might Be The Perfect Gateway to PoE 2 (MMORPG.com)

• Path Of Exile 2 is coming in 2023, and we'll find out more at Exilecon in July (Rock Paper Shotgun)

• Path of Exile: The Forbidden Sanctum Gameplay Revealed, Adds Roguelike Game Mode (GamingBolt)

• Newest Expansion Revealed; PATH OF EXILE: THE FORBIDDEN SANCTUM (GameTyrant)

• Path Of Exile Live Stream Dishes Up All The Sweet Details On The Forbidden Sanctum Expansion (MMOBomb)

• Path of Exile: The Forbidden Sanctum launches 9th December (TheSixthAxis)

• Path of Exile: The Forbidden Sanctum Official Trailer Brings New Weapons, Skills, and More to Expansion (Gameranx)

• Path of Exile: The Forbidden Sanctum Launches December 9th On PC, December 14th On Consoles (Hey Poor Player)

• Path of Exile update 3.20 adds roguelike dungeon The Forbidden Sanctum (PCGamesN)

• Path Of Exile: The Forbidden Sanctum Introduces New Weapons, Skills, And Items (TheGamer)

Apollo 17, NASA, Moon landing, Gene Cernan, Harrison Hagan Schmitt

• 50 Years Ago: Apollo 17 Lights Up the Night Sky on its Way to the Moon (NASA)

• Happy anniversary, Apollo 17! Final moonwalking mission launched 50 years ago today (Space.com)

• NASA marks 50 years since the final Apollo moon mission as it works to return (NPR)

• Fifty years later, remastered images reveal Apollo 17 in stunning clarity (Ars Technica)

• Apollo 17 in Pictures: "God Willing, as We Shall Return" (Sky & Telescope)

• The moon as it looked 50 years ago in newly-remastered images (Daily Mail)

• 50 years later, Leland man recalls Apollo 17 capsule recovery mission (WECT)

• Photographer recalls final Apollo mission 50 years later (News 13)

• Government Still Wants You To Foot The Space Exploration Bill (The Federalist)

• How Cleveland helped man make it to the moon (FOX 8)

Blood Bowl, Cyanide, Xbox One, Games Workshop

• Blood Bowl 3 'New Season System' trailer (GoNintendo)

• Blood Bowl 3 Introduces Season Passes And New Factions (Game Rant)

• Post-Launch Scheme for Blood Bowl 3 Unveiled in New Video (GamingLyfe.com)

• Blood Bowl 3 Post-Launch Content to Include Seasons and a 50-Tier 'Blood Pass' | XboxAchievements.com (Xbox Achievements)

• 'Blood Bowl III' Explains Its New Season System, Post-Launch Battle Pass - Trailer (Worthplaying)

• Blood Bowl 3 Reveals Plans For Post-Launch Content (Bleeding Cool)

• Blood Bowl 3 pre-orders begin | PC News at New Game Network (New Game Network)

• "BLOOD BOWL 3: PRE-ORDER KICK-OFF!" (Games Press)

The Game Awards, 2022, Geoff Keighley

• PS Blog Game of the Year Awards 2022: voting is now open (PlayStation.Blog)

• Vote For 2022's Best Games, Films and TV Series in IGN AU's Select Awards (IGN)

• The Game Awards 2022: The full list of nominees (NPR)

• The Game Awards 2022: How to Watch and What to Expect (IGN)

• MMORPG.com Players' Choice Awards 2022 - VOTE NOW! (MMORPG.com)

• The Game Awards 2022: How To Watch, Start Times, And What To Expect (GameSpot)

• The Game Awards 2022: Nominees and Winner Predictions (Den of Geek)

• 2022 Game Awards rumors, predictions, and confirmed reveals (PC Gamer)

• Poll: Will You Be Watching The Game Awards 2022? (Push Square)

• Twitch Viewer Rewards During TGA | News (The Game Awards)

Hello Neighbor, Xbox

• Hello Neighbor 2 review: Weird, frustrating and not so scary (The Washington Post)

• Hello Neighbor 2 Part 4 Mayor's House Trophy puzzles, Museum Animal Heads and book puzzle (VG247)

• Hello Neighbor 2 Part 3 Hunter's House Map and Museum Safe Code, Car and Globe puzzles (VG247)

• Hello Neighbor 2: Act 2 Full Walkthrough (Game Rant)

• Long Awaited Sequel Hello Neighbor 2 Launches Worldwide Today (GamingLyfe.com)

• Hello Neighbor 2: How To Get The Mansion Key | Bakery Cash Register Puzzle Guide (Gameranx)

• Is There a Secret Neighbor 2 Release Date and Is It Coming Out? (GameRevolution)

• Hello Neighbor 2, Chained Echoes and more releasing on Xbox next week (OnMSFT.com)

• How To Fix the Hello Neighbor 2 Ultrawide Issue on PC (WhatIfGaming)

• Hello Neighbor 2 Launch Trailer Shows Off Creepy Gameplay (DualShockers)

Alfa Romeo Giulia, Zagato, Coachbuilder

• Alfa Romeo Zagato-designed Giulia-derived coupe previewed (Autoblog)

• Alfa Romeo Giulia SWB Zagato coming in 2023 (Evo)

• Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ returns for 60th anniversary (Autocar)

• Alfa Romeo Giulia SWB Zagato Teased, Coming In 2023 (Motor1.com)

• What's New for the 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia? (Cars.com)

• 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia SWB Zagato Teased With Kammback Rear End (AutoEvolution)

• Zagato Teases The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Coupe We Long For (CarBuzz)

• Alfa Romeo and Zagato Are Teaming Up for a Modern Giulia TZ Tribute (Road & Track)

• Alfa Romeo Giulia SWB Zagato Teased As A Limited-Production Special (Carscoops)

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, Square Enix, PlayStation Portable, Zack Fair

• Crisis Core -Final Fantasy 7- Reunion Review (IGN)

• Final Fantasy Reunion Review: Reboot Is a Much Better Game (The New York Times)

• Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII's PSP to PS5 Glow Up Is Outrageous (Push Square)

• Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion - First 15 Minutes of Gameplay (IGN)

• Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion review: a vital revival in the FF7 saga (Polygon)

• 'Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion' Is a (Slightly) Updated Time Capsule From the Mid-2000s (Rolling Stone)

• Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion Review (RPGFan)

• Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion Review - Absolutely Worth A Revisit (Press Start Australia)

• Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion (Pure Xbox)

• Square Enix on Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion - use of Unreal Engine 4, redone cinematics, more (Nintendo Everything)

Dragon Age, BioWare

• Dragon Age: Dreadwolf In-Game Cinematic Focuses on Solas and Sets the Stage for the Upcoming RPG (IGN)

• BioWare drops Dragon Age: Dreadwolf trailer for Dragon Age day (Xfire)

• Dragon Age: Dreadwolf - Official "Who is The Dread Wolf?" Trailer (IGN)

• Sneak a peek at this cutscene from Dragon Age: Dreadwolf (Rock Paper Shotgun)

• A new Dragon Age: Dreadwolf cinematic reintroduces the game's villain | VGC (Video Games Chronicle)

• Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Getting Prequel Comic Series Soon (Game Rant)

• Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Reveals the Dread Wolf in New Cinematic (RPGFan)

• Dragon Age: Dreadwolf gets another brief but pretty teaser trailer (VG247)

• Quick Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Trailer Talks Up Main Villain (Push Square)

• Dragon Age: Dreadwolf resurfaces with a key cinematic that explains who Solas is (AS USA)

COROS

• Coros Apex 2 and Apex 2 Pro review: slightly short of great (The Verge)

• Coros Apex 2 Pro review - The rise of the anti-Fenix? (T3)

• Coros Apex 2 Review: Fine Multisport Performer (Tech Advisor)

• Coros Apex 2 Review: The Cheapest Running Watch With Maps, But There Are Buts (Coach Mag)

• Coros Apex 2 Pro Review: Modest Multisport Upgrade (Tech Advisor)

Volvo S60, plug in hybrid, t 8

• 2023 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge Review: Plug-In Hybrid Packs Punch (SlashGear)

Microsoft Flight Simulator, Xbox One, Asobo Studio

• Microsoft Flight Simulator celebrates reaching over ten million players (TrueAchievements)

• Microsoft Flight Simulator Celebrates 10 Million Pilots (FSElite)

• Microsoft Flight Simulator crosses 10 million players on Xbox and PC (Windows Central)

• Over 500 Million Flights Flown In Microsoft Flight Simulator Since Release (TechRaptor)

• Microsoft Flight Simulator Soars To 10 Million Players Across Xbox & PC (Pure Xbox)

• 10 million pilots have taken to the skies in Microsoft Flight Simulator (OnMSFT.com)

• Over 10 million folks have earned their pilot wings in Microsoft Flight Simulator (VG247)

• Microsoft Flight Simulator Strikes 10 Million Players (Future Game Releases)

• Microsoft Flight Simulator Reaches Over 10 Million Players (DualShockers)

• Microsoft Flight Simulator Hits 10 Million Players (GamingBolt)

Sharks, Nurse shark, Underwater environment, Behavior

• Nurse sharks are able to 'walk' on the ocean floor: study (New York Post)

• Sharks spotted 'walking' on sea floor as underwater cameras reveal fascinating behaviour (The Mirror)

• Video: Newly Documented Nurse Shark Feeding Behavior (DivePhotoGuide.com)

• These Boots - Sorry, Fins - Were Made For Walking (Forbes)

• Cameras underwater reveal sharks' flexible feeding skills (India Education Diary)

• Drone Footage Captures Sharks Swimming Too Close For Comfort (The Woody Show)

• Nurse sharks have surprisingly flexible foraging behavior (Earth.com)

• Underwater cameras captures shark 'walking' on sea floor (MSN)

• Underwater Cameras Reveal Nurse Sharks Are Surprisingly Acrobatic Feeders (IFLScience)

• Watch Sharks 'Walk' on the Seafloor to Get Snacks (MSN)

Remote backup service, Microsoft Windows, Backup software, Computers and information technology

• Get the most out of Windows Server 2022 (TahawulTech.com)

• What is cloud backup and how does it work? (TechRadar)

Xiaomi Mi Band, Activity tracker, Lenovo

• Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro review: Flexible, but needs more flair! (The Hindu Business Line)

• How to change the Xiaomi Mi Band strap (and the best straps you can buy) (Android Authority)

• What configurations does the Lenovo Yoga 7i (2022) come in? (XDA Developers)

• Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro: smart, stylish, and affordable (Phandroid)

• Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro review: What is so Pro about it? (NextPit)