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Roger Avary’s ‘Paradise Lost’ & Alex Proyas’ ‘Heaven’ Have U.S. Theatrical Commitments As AI Outfit Ex Machina Strikes Cinema Deal On Slate
Ex Machina Studios, an AI-oriented film producer, has signed an exclusive North American theatrical distribution deal with Mayfair Media Group, giving its slate wide releases in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Toronto. The agreement is notable as the first theatrical pipeline deal of its kind secured by an AI-focused producer-studio, and…
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After dropping a nerf bomb, Slay the Spire 2 devs say updates are slowing down so they can focus on “bigger, more impactful content” like a new character
The developers behind Slay the Spire 2 have confirmed that update frequency will slow down following a recent balance patch that significantly nerfed several elements of the game. The team, MegaCrit, says the change in pace is deliberate, allowing them to redirect effort away from frequent smaller tweaks and towards larger, more substantial additions to…
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Battlefield 6 Free Trial Overlaps With Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta This Weekend
Battlefield and Call of Duty are overlapping this weekend, as the latest entries in both franchises have exciting opportunities on tap for fans. Battlefield 6 is free now through August 25 to celebrate the launch of the game’s big new update, including the return of the fan-favorite Wake Island map and the debut of the…
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PlayStation’s Official Desktop Speakers Arrive in November for $220
Sony has confirmed pricing and release details for Pulse Elevate, its first official PlayStation-branded desktop speakers. The wireless speakers will launch on 12th November 2026, with pre-orders opening on 1st September, expanding Sony’s growing family of official PS5 accessories alongside its existing headphones and controllers. The Pulse Elevate speakers will be available in black or…
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Mirrorless vs DSLR: Which camera type is better?
Choosing between a mirrorless camera and a DSLR has become a key decision for anyone buying an interchangeable-lens camera, as manufacturers increasingly focus their newest technology on mirrorless systems. Canon and Nikon, among others, have shifted investment in autofocus, video capability and lens development towards mirrorless lines, meaning mirrorless models now generally offer more advanced…
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with stronger safeguards
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Teens, a version of the chatbot tailored to users aged 13 to 17, in response to growing concern over young people’s use of AI systems for schoolwork, advice and even emotional companionship. The teen edition applies stricter content protections, including restrictions on discussions of suicide, self-harm and romantic or sexual…
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The Quake shareware CD-ROM contained encrypted copies of every id Software game—and yes, it was cracked 39 days after release
I blame those pesky kids.
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CISA gives feds 3 days to fix actively exploited Ray RCE bug
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has told federal civilian agencies they have just three days, rather than the usual 14, to patch a critical vulnerability in Ray, a widely used open-source framework for scaling Python and machine-learning workloads. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-62593 and rated 9.4 out of 10 in severity, is…
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Trainwatch is a life sim, a horror game, and a time management experience rolled up into a haunting story about the eerie places you see from a speeding carriage
Trainwatch is an upcoming game from Harvester Games, founded by Remigiusz Michalski (creator of The Cat Lady), which blends life sim, horror and time-management genres into a story about a heartbroken alcoholic named Troy working a remote, dead-end job as a level-crossing keeper. The game matters as part of a recent wave of train-themed titles,…
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Middle-class dog owners are ‘biohacking’ their pets with red light therapy, £55 ‘energising’ collars and ‘carnivore platters’ in the hopes they’ll live longer. Now vets give their verdict on whether it’s actually worth it…
UK dog and cat owners are increasingly “biohacking” their pets, applying wellness trends borrowed from human health culture in the hope of extending their animals’ lives. Treatments include red light and laser therapy, chiropractor massages, acupuncture, hydrotherapy and even £50-plus “energising” collars claiming to use “quantum energy technology”, alongside curated raw-food “carnivore platters” and specialist…