Technology

YouTube Experiences Major Global Outage, Highlighting Centralization Risks YouTube suffered a widespread service disruption last night, affecting users across the United States and numerous other countries including Canada, India, the Philippines, Australia, and Russia. The outage began around 8 PM Eastern Time and quickly escalated, with problem reports on Downdetector peaking at approximately 338,000 before […]

Amazon Fire TV Gets Major Speed and AI Upgrade with New Interface A significant redesign of the Amazon Fire TV user interface, first previewed earlier this year, is now rolling out to users in the United States. This free update brings a visual refresh, a focus on faster performance, and deeper integration of Amazon’s AI

The Vatican Embraces AI for Real-Time Mass Translations The Vatican is stepping into the future of worship by integrating artificial intelligence to break down language barriers. In a move blending ancient tradition with modern technology, the Papal Basilica of Saint Peter is now offering AI-powered live translations of its liturgical services for attendees. This initiative

Looking for a fresh addition to your reading list this weekend? We have two intriguing picks that delve into dark and compelling narratives. First, we explored the deeply unsettling new horror novel Persona by Aoife Josie Clements. Second, we took a look at the first issue of Bleeding Hearts, from the relaunch of the classic

Valve Introduces Hardware Specs to Steam Reviews in New Beta Update A new beta update for the Steam client introduces a feature that could bring much-needed context to game performance reviews. Starting with the beta released on February 12, users will have the option to attach their hardware specifications when writing or updating a game

A new AAA video game based on the John Wick franchise is officially in development. The project is a collaboration between film studio Lionsgate and game developer Saber Interactive, and it will feature Keanu Reeves fully reprising his iconic role, providing both his voice and likeness for the character. The game is currently untitled and