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Sword of the Sea: A Stunning and Deep PlayStation Plus Adventure

Originally Published 4 months ago — by empireonline.com

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Sword Of The Sea is a visually stunning game by Giant Squid that combines their signature calming style with extreme sports gameplay, allowing players to surf across desert dunes and restore water to a barren world, offering a thrilling yet meditative experience. The game features intuitive controls, evolving skills, and breathtaking landscapes, though it is relatively short, with a New Game Plus mode encouraging replayability.

Designer of $30K Underwater Jetpack Claims It Feels Superhuman

Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN

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The CudaJet is a high-priced underwater jetpack designed for thrill-seekers, allowing users to experience weightless flight beneath the ocean surface for up to 90 minutes, with a speed of 3 meters per second. Created by British entrepreneur Archie O’Brien, it offers a superhuman sensation of flying underwater, though it requires breath-holding and awareness of safety risks. Since its launch in early 2023, nearly 100 units have been sold, primarily to wealthy clients including superyacht owners.

Xbox Game Pass Surprises with Multiple Shadow Drops and New Releases

Originally Published 5 months ago — by TrueAchievements

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Descenders Next, a re-imagining of extreme sports with snowboards and mountainboards, has unexpectedly joined Xbox Game Pass via a shadow drop, despite earlier delays, offering players new biomes, tricks, and achievements on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

Felix Baumgartner, Skydiving Legend, Dies in Paragliding Crash at 56

Originally Published 5 months ago — by PBS

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Felix Baumgartner, renowned for breaking the sound barrier in a jump, tragically died in a paragliding crash in Italy, with witnesses hearing a loud boom as his paraglider spun out of control near a swimming pool. The cause is under investigation, and Baumgartner's death marks a tragic end to the record-breaking athlete's adventurous life.

Felix Baumgartner, Record-Breaking Skydiver, Dies in Paragliding Accident

Originally Published 5 months ago — by Space

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Felix Baumgartner, renowned for breaking the sound barrier during a high-altitude jump, died at 56 in a paragliding accident in Italy, crashing into a pool edge. He was celebrated for his record-breaking jump from 128,000 feet in 2012 and was a pioneering figure in extreme sports.

Felix Baumgartner, Record-Breaking Skydiver, Dies in Paragliding Accident at 56

Originally Published 5 months ago — by Yahoo Sports

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Felix Baumgartner, renowned for breaking the sound barrier in a 2012 skydive and known as 'Fearless Felix,' died at 56 in a paragliding crash in Italy. He was celebrated for his daring stunts, including a record-setting BASE jump from Christ the Redeemer and an unauthorized jump from Taipei 101. Red Bull paid tribute to his courage and mastery in extreme sports.

Felix Baumgartner, Stratospheric Jump Record Holder, Dies in Paragliding Accident

Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS News

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Felix Baumgartner, renowned for his record-breaking stratosphere jump in 2012, died at age 56 in a paragliding accident in Italy when his paraglider crashed into a swimming pool. He was celebrated for his daring feats in skydiving and BASE jumping, and his death marks a tragic end to a life marked by extreme adventures.

"Ocean Rower Surrounded by 1,000 Whales"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Futurism

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Extreme athlete Tom Waddington, while rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, found himself surrounded by over 1,000 whales for hours. Despite initial fear and concern for his boat, Waddington captured the unique and awe-inspiring encounter on video. The whales, identified as long-finned pilot whales, were social and playful. Waddington is raising money for the British mental health charity Mind.

"Rough Ride: The $13K Hydrofoil for Amateur Enthusiasts"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by WIRED

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The Flitescooter eFoil, priced at $12,995, is designed to make electric hydrofoil boarding more accessible to beginners, but a test ride reveals a rough experience with multiple falls and injuries. The board, powered by an electric jet propulsion motor, offers a smooth ride at speeds up to 30 mph, but its sharp fins and learning curve make it challenging to master. Despite its portability and swappable batteries, the Flitescooter's beginner-friendly positioning may not align with the challenging reality of riding it.

"Meta's SEC Filing: Mark Zuckerberg's Extreme Hobbies Pose Investment Risk"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post

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Meta issued a grave warning to investors in the company’s latest SEC filing that Mark Zuckerberg’s hobbies could kill him, including his love for extreme sports like hydrofoiling and mixed martial arts, as well as his pursuit of a pilot’s license. The filing suggests that if something goes wrong while Zuckerberg is engaging in these activities, it could have a material adverse impact on Meta’s operations, as the company currently depends on his continued services and performance.

"Meta's Warning: Mark Zuckerberg's Extreme Sports Passion Poses Mortal Risk"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo! Voices

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Meta warns investors in a new SEC filing that CEO Mark Zuckerberg's love of extreme sports and high-risk activities, such as combat sports, extreme sports, and recreational aviation, poses a potential risk to the company. The filing states that the company depends on the continued services and performance of key personnel, including Zuckerberg, and highlights the risk of serious injury and death associated with his activities. While Meta takes Zuckerberg's well-being seriously, the disclosure aims to insulate the company from liability in case of any unfortunate events.

"Meta's Mark Zuckerberg Takes On Extreme Sports: A New Risk Factor"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Business Insider

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Meta has warned investors about the potential risk posed by CEO Mark Zuckerberg's participation in high-risk activities such as combat sports, extreme sports, and recreational aviation. The company's annual report highlighted the dependence on key personnel, including Zuckerberg, and the potential impact on the company if he were to suffer serious injury or death. While the disclosure aims to insulate the company from liability, it underscores the unique risk factor associated with Zuckerberg's extreme sports pursuits.