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Anthropic updates Claude voice mode with more capable models
Anthropic has updated Claude’s beta voice mode to let users choose between its Opus, Sonnet and Haiku models, making the feature better suited to more demanding conversations and work tasks. The change matters because Claude can also use connected workplace apps during voice interactions, giving it capabilities that TechCrunch says OpenAI’s voice mode does not…
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Claude’s voice mode just got smarter
Anthropic has upgraded Claude’s voice mode so that it can use its more capable Sonnet and Opus AI models, rather than relying solely on the smaller Haiku model. The change is intended to improve responses to more complex spoken requests and adds access to connected services such as Gmail and Slack, subject to user permission.…
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Season 2 of George R.R. Martin’s Favorite ‘Game of Thrones’ Spin-Off Gets a Massive Filming Update
Showrunner Ira Parker says filming on the second season of HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is in its final weeks and remains scheduled for release in the first half of 2027. The update matters because it confirms the Game of Thrones spin-off is progressing despite serious weather-related disruption during production. The new season…
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‘We’re Going to Do What’s Right By the Game’: Amazon Boss Speaks More on the Future of James Bond 007 Games
Amazon Games executive Jeff Gattis has clarified that no decisions have been made about who would develop or publish a future James Bond game after 007 First Light. His comments matter because earlier remarks suggested Amazon, which owns the Bond game rights, might move the series away from developer IO Interactive. Gattis said Amazon had…
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US government says Iran-linked hackers are disrupting American water and energy providers
US agencies say Iranian state-backed hackers are actively targeting industrial control systems at American water and energy providers, seeking to cause disruption during the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel. The warning matters because these systems operate critical services, and compromised controllers could lead to outages or unsafe conditions without operators being alerted.…
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Heartbreaking update on mother-of-three who lost her legs in boat propeller accident while enjoying day on Utah lake
A Utah mother of three, Lilia Reynaga, has lost both her legs after being struck by a boat propeller during a family outing on Bear Lake. The accident has left her family devastated and facing a long recovery, with loved ones sharing updates on her condition as she comes to terms with the life-changing injuries.…
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Qobuz overhauls its music player and adds real-time lyrics
Qobuz has redesigned its music player and introduced real-time, line-by-line lyrics with translations, addressing a feature gap with larger streaming services. The update matters because it strengthens Qobuz’s appeal as a higher-quality, artist-focused alternative to Spotify while improving everyday playback and discovery tools. The refreshed interface draws on album artwork colours, retains a persistent miniplayer…
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Dinoblade, out now, is equal parts janky, genuinely sick and silly as hell
Dinoblade has launched as an action game in which dinosaurs wield bladed weapons, expanding on a viral animation by developer Jean Nguyen from four years ago. The reviewer finds its deliberately absurd premise and responsive combat genuinely enjoyable, suggesting it succeeds as more than a novelty inspired by an internet clip. Players control a spinosaurus…
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FromSoftware reveals final stats of new Elden Ring classes, and one of them already got a tiny nerf
FromSoftware has confirmed the final starting statistics and equipment for the Heavy Knight and Knight of Idus, two new Elden Ring classes arriving in the $5 Tarnished Edition DLC. The Heavy Knight has received a small change from its earlier playtest version, which matters chiefly to players optimising builds, speedruns or challenge runs rather than…
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Samsung will support the Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 with five years of updates
Samsung says its new Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will receive five years of Wear OS updates, extending support until 2031. The policy is notable because smartwatches typically receive shorter software support than phones, potentially making the devices more viable for longer-term ownership. The watches launch with Wear OS 7 and gain…