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xAI is challenging a new Minnesota law banning ‘nudify’ apps
xAI, now operating as part of the merged SpaceXAI, has sued Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to block a new state law banning “nudify” apps that generate nonconsensual sexual deepfakes. The company argues the law, due to take effect on 1 August 2026, is an unconstitutional, overbroad restriction on free speech that goes far beyond…
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Fired Tesla manager says Full Self-Driving cars were ‘rolling hazards’
A fired Tesla manager, Javier Medrano, is suing the company for unlawful retaliation, alleging that chronic understaffing of Full Self-Driving safety operators in Houston turned the vehicles into “rolling hazards on public streets.” Medrano claims Tesla ignored his repeated warnings that his team was dangerously overstretched, and that this ultimately contributed to a crash he…
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Double Fine lays off a third of workforce after Microsoft split
Double Fine, the studio behind Psychonauts and Brütal Legend, has laid off around a third of its staff, weeks after regaining independence from Xbox. Founder Tim Schafer confirmed the redundancies, framing them as a necessary step to secure the studio’s future now that it no longer has the financial backing of a major publisher. The…
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Double Fine lays off about a third of its employees
Double Fine lays off about a third of its staff.
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For Today Only, Save $900 Off the Asus ROG Flow Z13 Ultra-Portable Gaming Laptop With 64GB of RAM
Best Buy is offering a temporary discount on the Asus ROG Flow Z13, a compact 2-in-1 gaming laptop that converts into a tablet by detaching its keyboard. The deal is notable because the machine packs performance rivalling full-sized gaming laptops into a body weighing just 2.65 pounds, making it appealing to buyers wanting portability without…
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The CW’s live sports programming is coming to ESPN on August 4
ESPN and The CW have announced that their new live sports partnership will launch on 4 August 2026, bringing The CW’s eclectic sports programming to ESPN subscribers. The content will be available as a specific benefit of ESPN’s Unlimited plan, one of two tiers within its relaunched subscription service, and will stream via ESPN’s mobile…
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The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Is One of the Best PC Gaming Controllers Under $50, and It’s Less Than Half That Price
The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C wireless controller, already praised as a strong budget option for PC and handheld gaming, has been discounted further on Amazon, making it an even more compelling buy for gamers who don’t want to spend heavily on a control pad. IGN’s commerce team recommends it as an alternative to pricier options such…
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Boost Mobile’s Back-to-School Promo Delivers “Cool Factor” Tech Without the Cost
Boost Mobile has launched a back-to-school promotional campaign offering discounts on smartphones and mobile plans aimed at parents and students. The deals, hosted on a dedicated “Back-to-School” hub, are designed to give younger customers access to newer devices without the usual price tag, alongside the carrier’s existing budget-focused pricing structure. Highlights include the Apple iPhone…
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Apple tops Nvidia as world’s most valuable company
Apple overtook Nvidia to become the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, as investors reassessed the outlook for artificial-intelligence spending. The shift matters because Nvidia’s valuation has been driven by demand for its AI chips, while Apple has benefited from confidence in its consumer business and AI strategy. Apple’s market value reached roughly $4.9 trillion,…