Amazon Games Scales Back New World MMO as Part of Major Division Cuts Amazon Games is ending new content development for its MMO New World Aeternum, a significant move that comes amid widespread layoffs within its video game division and across the broader company. The game, which first launched on PC in 2021 and arrived […]
How to Cancel Your Norton VPN Subscription and Get a Refund Norton Security is known for its reliable security products, but its VPN service falls short. It might be worth considering only if you get a significant discount as part of a Norton 360 bundle, and even then, it is best used for non-sensitive browsing
US Government Considers Ban on Popular TP-Link Routers Over Security Fears A potential ban on TP-Link routers is gaining support from multiple US government agencies, according to a report. The Commerce Department is considering the move following a months-long interagency review this summer that involved the Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, and Defense. These discussions
Google Celebrates Pac-Man’s 45th Anniversary with a Halloween Doodle Google Doodle is marking a special occasion for gamers today with a tribute to Pac-Man on its 45th anniversary, arriving just in time for Halloween. For today and tomorrow, players can access four specially designed haunted-house mazes created for the event by Bandai Namco Entertainment, the
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WhatsApp Adds Passkey Security for Cloud Backups WhatsApp is introducing a new security feature for its millions of users by enabling passkeys for chat backups stored in the cloud. This move is designed to add a powerful layer of protection for years of personal data. The update applies to backups that users save to services
OpenAI has expanded the creative toolkit within its Sora video generation app, introducing a feature that allows users to create character cameos. This new capability lets you design digital avatars of virtually anything, from your pets and personal doodles to original fictional personas or even inanimate objects, and then insert them into AI-generated videos. The
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Forget the tiny, forgettable chocolates. The modern advent calendar has evolved into a daily dose of fandom, offering a month-long build-up of collectible joy for geeks of all stripes. Why settle for a sugar rush when you can unwrap a miniature Pokémon card, a pocket-sized Funko Pop, or a piece of a Star Wars LEGO
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YouTube Announces AI Reorganization and Employee Buyouts In a significant move signaling a strategic pivot, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan has announced a company-wide reorganization centered on artificial intelligence. This shift comes with an offer of voluntary buyouts for employees, as detailed in an internal memo. Mohan framed the changes as essential for YouTube’s future, stating
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Apple Should Build a Vision Air, Not Just a Cheaper Vision Pro Forget Samsungs upcoming Galaxy XR headset, priced around eighteen hundred dollars. The Android XR device that actually captures my interest is Xreals Project Aura. This is an evolution of the companys smart glasses, which are fundamentally different from bulky headsets like the Galaxy
A Clever Alleged Legal Sidestep in Big Techs Israeli Cloud Deal Chalk this one up under the most clever alleged legal sidesteps. A new report details a so-called winking mechanism within Israels Project Nimbus cloud computing contracts with Amazon and Google. The alleged system, dating back to 2021, would require the US tech giants to
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