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Debian votes to let contributors code with AI
The Debian Project has voted to permit contributors to use generative AI tools when creating software, packaging and documentation, though developers remain fully responsible for the quality of what they submit. Community members chose “Responsible Use of Generative AI” from a shortlist of eight competing proposals that ranged from an outright ban to environmental objections,…
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12TB Valve leak reveals cancelled Half-Life 2: Episode 3
A massive 12-terabyte data leak has exposed internal Valve and Steam development files spanning from 2003 to 2013, including material revealing a cancelled version of Half-Life 2: Episode 3. Dubbed the “teraleak”, the breach is being described as potentially one of the largest leaks in gaming history, offering an unprecedented look at the inner workings…
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A Star Wars Galaxies community server was allegedly hacked with AI assistance by a Reddit moderator harboring a primeval grudge
Star Wars Galaxies Legends, a community-run server for the defunct MMO, says a Reddit moderator allegedly used AI tools to decrypt its client-side game asset files. The server says this exposed custom content such as items and questlines, raising concerns that its work could be copied by rival servers. No player data or personal information…
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How to improve your audio quality on Android Auto
Improving audio quality on Android Auto is less about buying premium hardware and more about checking software settings and troubleshooting systematically, according to guidance highlighting where drivers commonly go wrong. A faster or more expensive USB cable will not improve sound quality if the existing connection is already stable, since extra bandwidth does nothing for…
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Zambia treason charge, Big Church Festival death and CERN’s tiny Big Bang mark busy day
Overseas turmoil deepens as Zambia charges opposition leader Mundubile with treason, while a wooden sign collapse kills a father at West Sussex’s Big Church Festival. Elsewhere: CERN recreates early-universe plasma, Chelsea sign Martinez, and Mark Rylance stars in a new Tartuffe.
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1666: Amsterdam interview – The beauty of early access and how randomness improves replayability
At Gamescom 2026, Assassin’s Creed creator Patrice Desilets discussed his new roguelike title 1666: Amsterdam, explaining why randomness is central to its design and how early access is helping the team refine it. He said unpredictability is core to the game’s identity, as it stems from the story itself: modern-day protagonist Cleo is deciphering an…
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Valve archive leak exposes 12TB of pre-2013 Steam files
More than 12TB of internal Valve files, spanning Steam content published between 2003 and 2013, was leaked and made public, with much of it since compiled into a GitHub catalogue by the online community. According to X user Gabe Follower, the breach stemmed from a publicly accessible endpoint, which also explains why no material from…
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How to adjust the audio settings for your AirPods (and why you should)
AirPods work fine out of the box, but Apple offers several customisation options that can improve the listening experience, and users may not realise how much control they have. On AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro models, pressing and holding the stem switches between listening modes, which can explain unexpected changes in sound if triggered accidentally,…
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The Witcher 3 Remastered Accessibility Options Include Health Regen, Auto Loot, Infinite Item Durability
CD Projekt Red has revealed a set of accessibility options coming to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, shown during the studio’s Gamescom livestreams and captured by fans on Reddit. The settings are designed to strip out some of the game’s more tedious mechanics, letting players tailor their experience without missing out on trophies, which…
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ & ‘Odyssey’ In Global Brawl Atop Late Summer Frame; Universal First To Cross $3B Overseas YTD – Worldwide Update
Universal became the first Hollywood studio in 2026 to pass $3 billion at the international box office, a milestone driven largely by Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey, which continued a strong overseas run in its seventh weekend. It marks only the third time any studio has crossed that threshold internationally since 2019, and comes shortly after Universal…