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Unicode Adds Bigfoot Emoji and More in Latest Update The Unicode Consortium has revealed its latest batch of emoji, including a long-awaited addition for cryptid enthusiasts—a Bigfoot-inspired character. Officially named Hairy Creature, the emoji is part of Unicode 17.0, set to launch this fall. While it may seem odd that tech giants like Apple, Google, […]

Fan-Made Fallout Mod Bakersfield Shows Off Gameplay in New Trailer A fan-made mod for the original 1990s Fallout game has resurfaced with a fresh trailer showcasing gameplay. Titled Fallout: Bakersfield, the project reimagines the ghoul city of Necropolis from Fallout 1 as a first-person shooter, similar to the newer entries in the series. The mod

EA’s Next Battlefield Game Leaked Ahead of Official Reveal The next installment in the Battlefield franchise might have just been spoiled ahead of its official announcement. Leaks suggest Electronic Arts is gearing up to reveal Battlefield 6, sending promotional materials to content creators. This comes after the mixed reception of Battlefield 2042, which still holds

Netflix Confirms Use of Generative AI for VFX in Original Series During its recent earnings call, Netflix revealed it employed generative AI to create visual effects for The Eternaut, an original series from Argentina released in April 2025. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos explained that the technology was used to produce a specific shot of a collapsing

Meta Refuses to Sign EU’s AI Code of Practice, Calling It Overreach Meta announced on Friday that it would not sign the European Union’s voluntary AI code of practice, criticizing the guidelines as excessive and legally uncertain. The code is designed to support the EU’s AI Act, a regulatory framework governing AI development and deployment

Remedy Aims to Fix FBC Firebreak After Rocky Launch with Major Updates Remedy has announced plans to overhaul FBC Firebreak following a rough launch earlier this year. The multiplayer FPS, set in the same universe as Control, faced criticism for its confusing onboarding process, with many players dropping the game within the first hour. The

Microsoft Shuts Down Movies & TV App, Ending Digital Purchases on Xbox and Windows Microsoft has quietly discontinued its Movies & TV app, which allowed users to buy or rent movies and TV shows directly through the Microsoft Store on Xbox and Windows PCs. The company confirmed the shutdown in an updated support page, stating

The Best Live TV Streaming Services in 2025 Live TV streaming services have become a popular alternative to traditional cable and satellite subscriptions. While prices have risen over the years, they still offer flexibility, no contracts, and no need for special equipment beyond a smart TV and internet connection. YouTube TV remains the top choice

Eliza McNitt Explores AI and Human Connection in New Film Ancestra Eliza McNitt has built a reputation for pushing the boundaries of new media. Her past projects, like Fistful of Stars and Spheres, used virtual reality to explore cosmic phenomena. Now, with her latest short film Ancestra, she turns to AI to tell a deeply

Nintendo Opens Applications for Large-Scale Switch Online Playtest Program Nintendo is calling for 40,000 participants to join its latest Playtest Program, a significant increase from the 10,000 testers recruited for the first round last year. The program is open to active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members, and this time, it supports both the