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Generative AI in Games is Being Embraced by More Players, New Study Says
A new annual report from research firm Bain & Company suggests gamers are becoming more comfortable with generative AI’s use in video games, even as the technology continues to spark controversy within the industry. The findings matter because they run counter to the vocal backlash AI has faced from segments of the gaming community, suggesting…
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Comcast adds motion sensing to millions of its newer routers, with a privacy catch
Comcast has introduced a motion-sensing feature for millions of its newer Xfinity routers, letting customers receive alerts when movement is detected in their home while they are away. The free, opt-in feature, called Wi-Fi Motion, works by detecting disruptions to the household Wi-Fi signal rather than using cameras or dedicated sensors, and it matters because…
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The new Framework 12 laptop’s secret weapon is its battery life courtesy of Intel’s Wildcat Lake
Framework has unveiled its new Framework 12 laptop, with the standout feature reportedly being its battery life, made possible by Intel’s new Wildcat Lake processor. The pairing suggests Framework is prioritising all-day usability and power efficiency alongside its established focus on modular, repairable hardware, which could make the 12 a stronger everyday option than earlier…
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Fallout 4 Patch Updates the Creation Kit, Fixes Various Bugs Including Steam Deck Crash
Bethesda has released a new patch for Fallout 4 that updates the Creation Kit and makes a number of crash and bug fixes. Check out the patch notes.
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The United States is about to wake up to the threat from China’s space program
The article argues the United States is about to be jolted into recognising China’s growing lunar ambitions, as China prepares to launch its Chang’e 7 mission targeting the Moon’s south pole. The piece frames this as a pivotal moment in the broader US-China space rivalry, warning that if China lands humans on the Moon before…
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Peacock is raising subscription prices for the fourth time in as many years
Peacock is increasing its subscription prices for the fourth time in four years, despite NBCUniversal recently reporting the streaming service’s first-ever profitable quarter. The standard ad-supported plan and the bare-bones Peacock Select tier will both cost more, while the ad-free Premium Plus plan also sees a rise, continuing a broader trend of streaming platforms steadily…
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Chinese Tech Giant Alibaba Launches New AI Music Generator Called ‘Happy Shrimp’
Chinese technology giant Alibaba has launched Happy Shrimp, a new artificial intelligence music-generation tool that turns text prompts into fully produced songs for less than $10. The launch adds Alibaba to the crowded and fast-growing field of AI music platforms, at a time when the wider music industry is grappling with how to respond to…
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Tesla is finally launching the Cybercab — let’s hope it’s ready
Tesla is reportedly preparing to launch its driverless Cybercab publicly in Austin, Texas, as soon as this month, according to The Information. The two-seater vehicle, which has no steering wheel or pedals, is central to Elon Musk’s ambitions for autonomous transport, but significant doubts remain over whether the underlying software is genuinely ready for public…
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Why Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods may not be the ‘pervert pods’ consumers fear
Apple appears to be preparing camera-equipped AirPods, according to footage and code discovered in a macOS 26.7 release candidate, but the feature may be less intrusive than similar camera-wearables from rivals like Meta. The leaked video shows a man holding up a book while conversing with Siri, suggesting the cameras are intended to power an…
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Tupac Shakur’s dying words revealed in court by cop who rode with him in ambulance: Live updates
A trial connected to the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur has heard testimony from a police officer who accompanied him in the ambulance after the Las Vegas shooting, revealing details of his final words. The proceedings form part of the ongoing case examining the killing, which has remained one of hip-hop’s most notorious unsolved…