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Disney Plus tries a new AI-powered search
Disney is testing an AI-powered discovery feature on Disney Plus that creates a personalised row of film and television recommendations from natural-language or voice requests. The limited beta is intended to help viewers find programmes suited to a particular moment, rather than relying only on their viewing history, reflecting streaming services’ wider effort to make…
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OpenAI’s expensive smart speaker will use moving parts to seem “more alive”
OpenAI is reportedly developing a premium, battery-powered smart speaker with moving components and lights intended to make it feel more responsive and lifelike. Bloomberg says the device could cost more than $300, positioning it as a potential smartphone alternative built around more advanced, conversational ChatGPT capabilities; its success would test whether users will pay for…
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Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham
The US Senate has passed a bipartisan bill imposing tougher sanctions on Russia and countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas and other exports. Backed by an 86–11 vote, it signals renewed congressional support for Ukraine and seeks to reduce the revenue Russia uses to sustain its war. Named after the late Senator Lindsey…
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Silent Hill 2 Patch Broke Remake on PS5 Pro, and Konami Is Investigating
Konami has acknowledged a new visual problem affecting Silent Hill 2 Remake on PS5 Pro after a patch intended to improve the game’s graphics. The update substantially improves upscaling quality at 60fps using Sony’s revised PSSR2 technology, but introduces overly dark, “crushed” shadows in Performance Mode; Konami says it is investigating possible solutions. The patch…
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The LEGO Icons Natural History Museum Set Drops to a 90-Day Low Price at Amazon With $50 Discount
Amazon has reduced the LEGO Icons Natural History Museum set to $299.99, a $50 discount from its $349.99 recommended price. The deal matters because the set is temporarily unavailable from LEGO’s own online store, giving buyers an alternative source at a lower price. The price is described as a 90-day low and sits just above…
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Defcee & Steel Tipped Dove Release Tough New Album We Will Be Brief
Chicago rapper Defcee and New York producer Steel Tipped Dove have released their collaborative album, We Will Be Brief, through Backwoodz Studioz. The record brings together two artists associated with the experimental underground rap scene around billy woods’ Backwoodz label, pairing Defcee’s dense lyricism with Steel Tipped Dove’s abrasive, unconventional production. The album runs for…
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Take-Two CEO calls $80 GTA 6 ‘phenomenal value,’ says they could have made it cost even more ‘given the hype’
Take-Two chief executive Strauss Zelnick has defended Grand Theft Auto 6’s $80 standard-edition price, describing it as “phenomenal value” and suggesting the company could have charged more because of the game’s exceptional anticipation. His remarks matter because GTA 6 is testing a higher base price for a major AAA release, potentially influencing how publishers price…
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What’s behind the Google AI shakeup
The Vergecast examines a leadership reshuffle within Google’s AI organisation, including the departure of veteran Google executive Jeff Dean, and asks whether it signals deeper problems in Google’s AI strategy. The discussion matters because Google is competing with OpenAI and Anthropic while trying to turn its research strength and DeepMind leadership into successful consumer products.…
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£100,000 in cash and gold seized by police in raids on suspected illegal gambling venues
Police have seized cash and gold worth £100,000 during raids on venues suspected of operating illegal gambling activities. The action matters because it indicates an effort to disrupt potential criminal activity and investigate how the venues were being run. The available article text provides no further information on the locations, number of premises searched, arrests…