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The stage seems set for the Steam Frame’s arrival as VR headset shipments are sitting in warehouses, but Valve is apparently still working on its “gamepad mode”
Valve’s upcoming Steam Frame VR headset appears close to launch, with reports suggesting shipments of the device are already sitting in warehouses ahead of a release. Despite this apparent readiness on the hardware side, Valve is said to still be finishing work on a “gamepad mode” feature for the headset, suggesting software elements of the…
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Disney and Kraft Heinz Ink-Wide Ranging Brand Deal Across Media and Experiences
The Walt Disney Company and Kraft Heinz have signed a wide-ranging, multiyear “strategic alliance” that will see Kraft Heinz brands integrated across Disney’s film and television output, theme parks and cruise ships. The deal, notable for its scope, reflects both companies’ interest in reaching consumers at “mealtime moments” tied to entertainment, blending advertising and brand…
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Nvidia finally reveals what controls devs actually have for DLSS 5, and don’t worry folks, there are TWO main sliders to control the AI filter
Nvidia has outlined the developer controls available for DLSS 5’s AI filtering, indicating that studios will have two main settings to adjust. The disclosure matters because it gives developers a clearer way to balance image quality, stability and performance when implementing the technology. The available article text does not provide the names, ranges or technical…
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Scalding hot AI accelerators have put datacenters in hot water. Two-phase cooling could chill them out
US startup Accelsius has commissioned research suggesting datacentres could cut cooling costs significantly by switching to two-phase cooling fluids for AI accelerators, which run far hotter than traditional server chips. The approach matters because the ongoing AI datacentre building boom, combined with rising electricity costs and supply constraints, has made cooling efficiency an increasingly important…
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Nintendo Asks Court To Dismiss U.S. Tariff Refund Lawsuit
Nintendo has filed a motion asking a US court to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks refunds for customers who paid higher prices on Switch and Switch 2 products after tariffs were later ruled illegal. The case, brought by plaintiffs Gregory Hoffert and Prashant Sharan, argues Nintendo should pass on any refunds it receives from the…
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“Built for that world doesn’t mean built to require it”: Unity reveal their next game engine while walking a careful line around generative AI
Unity has announced Unity 7, the next version of its game development engine, notably without the controversial pricing changes that damaged the company’s reputation with developers in 2023. The announcement emphasises backwards compatibility, promising that existing projects, skills and code will carry forward smoothly, alongside new tools that let collaborators using third-party software contribute to…
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Judge approves Anthropic’s record-breaking $1.5 billion settlement for AI copyright lawsuit
A US federal judge has approved Anthropic’s $1.5 billion settlement with a group of authors who accused the AI company of using pirated copies of their books to train its Claude chatbot. The settlement, first agreed last year but initially rejected by the court, marks the largest payout yet in the wave of copyright lawsuits…
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Some Mullvad VPN customers tunnel for exit after co-founder donates millions to populist party
Mullvad, the Swedish VPN provider known for its privacy-focused services, is facing backlash from some customers after co-founder Daniel Berntsson personally donated SEK 5 million (£385,000/$519,000) to Örebropartiet, a populist party contesting Sweden’s 2026 national election for the first time. The donation matters because it has drawn scrutiny to the politics of a company whose…
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Mitie agrees £3.1bn takeover by OCS in blow to London stock market
Mitie has agreed to a £3.1bn takeover by rival facilities management firm OCS Group, bringing to an end nearly four decades as a London-listed company and making it the latest in a lengthening list of UK firms to leave the stock market this year. The board of the government contractor, which counts defence, health and…
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All3Media International’s Jonathan Hughes Exits For ITV Studios After Banijay Merger
Jonathan Hughes, a senior sales executive at All3Media International, is leaving the company after ten years to join ITV Studios, becoming its Vice President for Germany and Benelux Sales. The move is the latest in a string of senior departures from All3Media International following the completion of its merger with Banijay earlier this month, a…