Did we win? Google to continue to allow side loading
Sideloading Android apps is here to stay... but Google will make you wait a day before doing it the first time
Disruption without dividend? - How the digital divide and task differences split GenAI’s global impact
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SEC approves Nasdaq's move to allow tokenized securities trading
The SEC’s approval lets Nasdaq test blockchain-based versions of stocks that trade and settle like traditional shares.
PwC will say goodbye to staff who aren't convinced about AI
: Professional services giant did not read its own report on lackluster benefits
Astral to Join OpenAI
Astral has entered into an agreement to join OpenAI as part of the Codex team.
Tinder Plans to Let AI Scan Your Camera Roll
In a feature the dating app says is set to roll out in the U.S. later this spring, Tinder plans to access users' camera rolls to pick photos and determine what they're into.
Inside the massive private power grids fueling the U.S. data center boom
As the buildout of data centers in the United States accelerates, developers are often targeting remote locations where land availability is high. Off-grid solar paired with batteries offers an opportunity to power data…
Google Search referrals to the web have plummeted, AI links are 'less than 1%' of traffic
New data shows just how impactful AI has been to the web, with Google Search referrals falling off of a...
Windows 11's free video editor Clipchamp now requires OneDrive
Previously, users could save project files locally on their PCs. Going forward, you'll have to sync to OneDrive if you want to keep using it for free.
The fun part of app development ends with the launch
Building an app is fun. Promoting one not so much. I enjoyed spending countless hours building InsideStack learning a lot of cool stuff. But when I finally launched it, I had to face the reality. I built this app for ot…
"You're swimming against the tide making games like this": Why more developers didn't copy Firewatch's reactive storytelling
Firewatch was meant to spark a subgenre but its influence didn't spread. A decade on, we ask why Roblox and Minecraft are more
Shenmue III Enhanced debut trailer, details, and screenshots
Publisher ININ Games and developer YS NET have released the debut trailer, screenshots, and information for Shenmue III Enhanced, as well as opened pre-orders for physical standard, Special, and Co…
AI still doesn't work very well, businesses are faking it, and a reckoning is coming
interview: Codestrap founders say we need to dial down the hype and sort through the mess
Well, That’s One Way to Sell Americans on Electric Cars. The U.S. has been wary of EVs. As the cost of gas soars, we’re now paying the pric…
The U.S. has been wary of EVs. As the cost of gas soars, we’re now paying the price.
"Departures are necessary," Crystal Dynamics say as they yet again lay off Tomb Raider staff, but they're "fully committed" to the reboot a…
Tomb Raider studio Crystal Dynamics have laid off 20 more staff, their fourth round of job cuts in just 12 months.
Ubisoft ‘ends game development’ at Tom Clancy studio, Red Storm, resulting in 105 job losses | VGC
The historic Rainbow Six developer will continue in a tech support role…
Ubisoft announces layoffs and the cease of game development at Red Storm Entertainment
The studio will remain open, but 105 people are being laid off as part of Ubisoft's cost reduction programme
Hex Tac Toe
Start a quick match, open a private room for a friend, or join a game with a code. No account needed.
Street Fighter 6’s Latest DLC Ending Is Upsetting Fans Because Alex Marries His Sister-Cousin
Alex's arrival saw the game break its all-time peak player count on Steam
For those of you who remember funorb: Age of Gods - Turn-Based Strategy Game
An epic turn-based strategy game where you command powerful units in tactical multiplayer battles. Master complex strategies and compete against players worldwide.
Meta is shutting down VR social platform Horizon Worlds in further pivot away from the metaverse
Meta is scaling back its metaverse focus, cutting studios and head count at Reality Labs to prioritize artificial intelligence.
Meta is having trouble with rogue AI agents
A rogue AI agent inadvertently exposed Meta company and user data to engineers who didn't have permission to see it.
Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard, who pioneered quantum information theory, win the ACM A.M. Turing Award; the pair developed the BB84 c…
Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard pioneered quantum information theory. Now they’ve been awarded the highest honor in computer science.
Trump Wants to Put You in a Massive, Secret Government Database
Agencies are reportedly pooling immigration data, Social Security numbers, and more into a central database. FPF is suing to learn how deep it goes.
Rise of the AI Soldiers
How humanoid robots could transform modern warfare.
Robot dogs priced at $300,000 a piece are now guarding some of the country’s biggest data centers
AI companies are turning to quadruped robots, better known as “robot dogs” for security solutions to protect their vast data centers.
NVIDIA Says You're "Completely Wrong" About DLSS 5 Being Slop - Gamers Nexus
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Crimson Desert Critic Reviews
Crimson Desert has been reviewed by 50 critics and currently has a 'Strong' rating. Read and browse them all to learn what the top critics in the video game industry are saying.
Firefox 149 adds built-in free VPN with 50GB monthly data
Mozilla has announced that a free, built-in VPN is coming to Firefox later this month. Firefox's free VPN will offer 50 gigabytes of monthly data, which
Senators press Meta on facial recognition plans for smart glasses
Urge transparency from Meta on its plan to integrate technology as Americans’ concerns over mass...
RuneScape's monthly membership now costs as much as a World of Warcraft subscription as Jagex announces its second price hike in less than …
Meanwhile, its annual membership is now a worse deal than ever.
Manjaro Linux Team Goes on Strike, Threatens to Fork the Project
A significant portion of the Manjaro team has signed a manifesto demanding the project split from its parent company and restructure as a non-profit.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance - Official SEGA Villains Stage DLC Animated Trailer
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'Cruise missile' drones and low-cost Shahed knockoffs listed on Alibaba
One-way attack drones described as "cruise missiles" were listed on the popular online retail platform Alibaba for less than $50,000, the ABC has found.
France bids to suspend Shein over childlike sex dolls
Shein is at the centre of a legal battle with France after investigations found childlike sex dolls were sold on its website.
I Almost Won My March Madness Pool Last Year Using ChatGPT. So I'm Running It Back
I don't follow college basketball closely, so I turned to ChatGPT for help. Here's how to do it and what to look out for.
ReFS is better than NTFS, but Microsoft refuses to let regular users have it
ReFS for me, but not for thee!
Spotify playing ads for paid subscribers
Seems widespread, the spotify subreddit is actively removing discussion of the problem
Meta will shut down VR Horizon Worlds access in June
The VR version of Meta's Horizon Worlds platform is shutting down on June 15 as the company focuses its attention on its mobile app.
FOSS and computing freedom advocate @sleepyowl (Joyce Ng) has gone missing
Kind and cherished FOSS and computing freedom advocate @sleepyowl@chaos.social (Joyce Ng) has gone missing and there is reason to fear she may have been apprehended by authorities, possibly likely even for being framed.…
EXODUS Gameplay Clips Showcase Combat, Traversal, And Exploration
New EXODUS gameplay clips highlight early combat, traversal mechanics, and exploration ahead of a full gameplay reveal this summer.
Subnautica 2 set for early access release in May as Krafton signals surrender: 'We look forward to working with Ted Gill to support a smoot…
A judge ruled yesterday that Krafton improperly fired Gill in 2025, and ordered that he be restored as CEO of Unknown Worlds.
Digital Foundry's Video Follow-up to DLSS 5 is Much More Nuanced
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TIL that in uber in certain countries you can select a driver that does not talk for people who prefer silent drives
The ride-hailing firm is giving its customers the option to silence chatty drivers.
Developers Were Left in the Dark About DLSS 5
In a press Q&A with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, the CEO has said that those who have criticised DLSS 5 and the tech are "completely wrong".
Mozilla is launching a free built-in VPN on Firefox 149 — but with some conditions
Firefox's new built-in VPN is currently limited to four countries and 50GB of monthly data
SK chairman warns global memory shortage may last through 2030
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won said the global memory chip shortage is likely to continue for several more years, potentially lasting through 2030....
Final Fantasy IX animated series officially in production at EuroVisual, titled Black Mages Legacy
The FF9 anime has resurfaced once again, now officially in development at EuroVisual and titled Black Mages Legacy.
Portabase v1.10 - database backup/restore tool, now supporting Firebird SQL
Portabase - Database backup & restore tool for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Firebird SQL, SQLite, MongoDB, Redis and Valkey (more engines coming soon 🚀) - Portabase/portabase