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Why the first GPU financiers are turning to inference chips in a $400 million deal
General Compute, an AI inference cloud startup, has secured a $400 million loan from investment firm Upper90, in what may be the first financing deal to use inference-specific chips as collateral. The move signals a shift in how AI infrastructure is funded, as investors respond to concerns about the cost of AI tools by backing…
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Doom: The Dark Ages’ DLC is a true FPS triumph, and its developers deserve better
GamesRadar+ praises the downloadable content for Doom: The Dark Ages as an exceptional addition to the shooter, arguing it demonstrates the strength of developer id Software while also highlighting how the studio’s talents are often undervalued within the wider industry. The review frames the DLC as a standout example of first-person shooter design, reinforcing the…
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id Software Creative Director Says Claims the Doom Developer Was ‘Nerfed Into the Ground’ by Xbox Layoffs Are Untrue
id Software creative director Hugo Martin has pushed back on reports that the Doom developer has been devastated by recent Xbox layoffs, insisting the studio remains fully capable of making “great games.” Speaking during a livestream, Martin rejected claims the studio had been “nerfed into the ground” or reduced to around 50 staff, and said…
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Influencer, 30, dies after horror head-on bike crash involving former Olympian during her HONEYMOON
A 30-year-old influencer has died following a horrific head-on collision with a former Olympic cyclist while cycling in Italy during her honeymoon. The crash has drawn widespread attention both because of the victim’s public profile and the tragic timing, occurring during what should have been a celebratory trip for the newlywed couple. Details of the…
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SpaceX Starship Flight Test 13 takes issue with the ‘flight’ bit
SpaceX’s 13th Starship flight test was aborted at the launchpad on 16 July 2026 after four Raptor engines on the booster failed to ignite, triggering the vehicle’s automated abort system moments before liftoff. The incident is embarrassing for a rocket that must fly repeatedly and reliably to meet NASA’s Artemis Moon-landing timeline, and it comes…
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The new Marvel’s Wolverine cinematic trailer has been swarmed by PlayStation fans still angry at Sony ditching discs
A cinematic trailer for Insomniac Games’ Marvel’s Wolverine has been overrun with comments criticising Sony’s decision to phase out physical game discs, rather than reactions to the game itself. The “Ain’t No Hero” trailer, released ahead of the game’s 15th September launch, shows Logan battling enemies across the decades while grieving a destroyed photograph, but…
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id Software Defends Studio Despite Unions’ Unfair Labor Complaints Over Xbox Restructuring
Microsoft’s Xbox layoffs have sparked conflicting narratives about their impact. id Software director Hugo Martin has publicly disputed claims that the Doom and Quake creator has been severely damaged by the cuts, reject
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Netflix Deploys Generative AI Across 300 Titles in 2026 to Reduce Production Costs
Netflix has disclosed in its latest earnings report that generative artificial intelligence has been integrated into 300 movies and television shows throughout 2026. The streaming giant’s deployment of AI spans both back
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2026 Lucid Gravity Touring review: A strong act 2
Ars Technica has tested the 2026 Lucid Gravity Touring, the entry-level version of Lucid’s electric SUV, following its earlier reviews of the Lucid Air sedan. The Touring starts at roughly $82,000 in the US and offers less power and range than the pricier Grand Touring model, but the reviewer found that in everyday driving these…
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Rocket Report: India’s Vikram-1 nears debut flight; AST to become rocket company?
This Rocket Report round-up covers developments in commercial and reusable rocket programmes across India, Japan and Australia. – Skyroot Aerospace plans Vikram-1’s first orbital launch attempt on 18 July, aiming to carry up to 350kg to low Earth orbit. – A successful flight would mark the first attempt by an Indian commercially developed rocket to…