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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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007 First Light’s secret best character was a perfect way for IO Interactive to celebrate British writing and “restrained emotion”
IO Interactive has discussed the development of John Greenway, the reluctant mentor to James Bond in 007 First Light, played by Lennie James, describing him as a standout character who embodies a deliberately British sense of restraint. Main writer Michael Vogt explained that the mentor figure was central to the game’s origin-story structure, with Greenway…
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America needs to stop getting shocked by Chinese AI
The Verge argues that Western shock at recent Chinese AI breakthroughs is misplaced, since China’s models have been closing the gap on US systems for years. Two Chinese firms unveiled models last week claiming to rival the best from OpenAI and Anthropic, prompting media comparisons to a “Sputnik moment” and jittery markets, echoing the reaction…
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David Squires on … Spain winning the World Cup final in the shadow of Trump
This piece is a David Squires cartoon strip for the Guardian, offering a satirical, illustrated take on Spain’s victory in the 2026 World Cup final. Rather than a conventional news report, it uses comic-style panels to reflect on the match and its surrounding spectacle, with particular focus on Donald Trump’s presence at the event. The…
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How AI may drive union-resistant tech workers to the bargaining table
Technology workers in Silicon Valley, long resistant to unionisation thanks to generous pay and perks, are increasingly turning to collective bargaining as artificial intelligence reshapes their industry. Months of AI-linked mass layoffs have left many employees facing heavier workloads and job insecurity from the very products they build, while staff at firms including Google DeepMind…
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Xbox admits its game exclusivity strategy isn’t “obvious”, but insists Gears of War and Clockwork Revolution won’t be the only non-PlayStation games
Xbox executives have acknowledged that the company’s approach to game exclusivity is not “obvious” to players, while insisting that upcoming titles Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will not be the only games kept off PlayStation. Chief strategy officer Matthew Ball and chief content officer Matt Booty made the comments in an interview with…
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Chancellor pressured on cost of living as Spain lift World Cup amid FIFA probe
Healey faces demands for urgent action on living costs; a far-right land dispute erupts and Hunter Biden lines up a Nick Fuentes interview; Spain beat Argentina to win the World Cup amid post-match violence, while Nolan’s Odyssey tops the box office.
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Anya Taylor-Joy’s 92-Minute Creepy Horror Debut Is Perfect From Start to Finish
This piece revisits Robert Eggers’ 2015 debut *The Witch*, arguing that Anya Taylor-Joy’s performance as Thomasin remains a near-perfect showcase for both the actor and the film. Though Taylor-Joy had prior credits, including a role trimmed from 2014’s *Vampire Academy*, *The Witch* effectively served as her breakthrough, establishing the blend of guilelessness and inward intensity…
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Judge condemns calls to decriminalise cannabis after the drug ’caused and exacerbated’ mental health issues of man who killed his own mother, 73
A judge has criticised calls to decriminalise cannabis after ruling that the drug caused and worsened the mental health problems of a man who went on to kill his 73-year-old mother. The case is being cited as evidence against relaxing UK drug laws, with the judge’s remarks framed as a direct rebuttal to campaigners who…