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Xbox consults Ninja Theory staff over proposed studio closure
Xbox has begun consultation with Ninja Theory employees regarding a proposed studio closure after two separate agreements intended to secure the developer’s future fell through. The announcement came as part of broader cuts across Xbox, affecting a studio known for acclaimed titles including the Hellblade series, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May…
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Xbox is merging its Forza developers into a single studio
Microsoft is merging Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios into a single combined studio as part of a major Xbox restructuring. The two studios, which have worked as partners for over a decade, will now focus their efforts on the Forza Horizon and Fable franchises. This consolidation raises significant uncertainty about the future of Forza…
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Robotaxis aren’t always a smooth ride – here’s what passengers should look out for
Robotaxis from Waymo, Zoox and Tesla may reduce some types of crashes, but recent incidents and injuries show that autonomous driving remains imperfect. The article argues that passengers should use the services cautiously because the vehicles can behave unpredictably in unusual or rapidly changing situations. Waymo reportedly had about 65% fewer crashes than human drivers,…
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Beats 360 review: Customizable headphones capable of double duty
The Beats 360 is a new $350 over-ear headphone designed to work both as an everyday listening device and as a gym-friendly option. Its main selling point is customisation: users can swap the ear cups and headband cushions, choosing between workout-oriented Performance Knit fabric and softer UltraPlush padding, with more than 250 possible colour combinations.…
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How Beats 360 differ from Apple’s AirPods Max 2
Beats has announced its new Beats 360 headphones, which inevitably invites comparison with Apple’s AirPods Max 2. Both are premium over-ear headphones from Apple that share many features, including flexible headbands, interchangeable ear cushions, and Apple integration such as quick pairing and Find My. However, several key differences exist that consumers should consider when choosing…
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Beats 360 and Sony WH-1000XM6 take different premium headphone approaches
The Beats 360 and Sony WH-1000XM6 are premium wireless headphones with different design priorities and feature sets. Beats offers a lighter, sportier and more customisable design, while Sony focuses on understated styling, portability and stronger overall audio and noise cancellation. Both are capable choices, but Sony is better suited to listeners prioritising sound quality and…
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Dyson toothbrush disappears amid reports of leaks and early failures
Dyson’s $499 CameraJet electric toothbrush has vanished from shops shortly after launch amid reports of leaks, battery-compartment water damage and devices failing within seconds or days. Dyson says a component problem affects a small number of early batches, but denies issuing a recall and attributes the unavailability to strong demand and production shortages. The device…
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Guterres urges renewed global cooperation amid deepening threats and division
In his final address to the UN General Assembly, outgoing secretary general António Guterres warned that the world faces an unprecedented convergence of threats, while international cooperation is weakening. He argued that military, economic and technological superpowers cannot resolve global problems alone, and called for a more representative, law-based multilateral system centred on a reformed…
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Khosla Ventures-backed AI music company GRAI acquires social music platform Hangout
AI music company GRAI has acquired Hangout, the social music platform created by Joseph Perla’s Turntable Labs, strengthening its position in music technology following its August licensing of over 24 AI music patents from Music IP Holdings, an entity backed by Universal Music Group. The merger combines Hangout’s community-driven streaming model—where users create virtual rooms…
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Trump and Xi set to discuss AI risks without slowing development
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are due to meet in Washington, with artificial intelligence expected to be a major topic. Although their discussions show that AI risks are receiving high-level political attention, both leaders appear opposed to slowing development, viewing continued progress as essential to maintaining national advantage. This makes a major international agreement on…