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Everything you missed at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show: Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster confirmed, more Square Enix games, and Starcraft on Xbox Game Pass
The Xbox Tokyo Game Show returned today in a 45-minute long show; here's everything we got to see from Xbox, Bethesda, Square Enix and more.
2024-09-26 10:04
Everything announced at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show
The Xbox Tokyo Game Show returns today in a 45-minute long show; here's everything we got to see.
2024-09-26 10:04
ChatGPT's human-like Advanced Voice Mode feature can say “Sorry I’m late” in over 50 languages — but the EU is reportedly turning a deaf ear to OpenAI's plea because it can detect user emotion
OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode feature won't be available for users in the EU region because of the stringent EU AI Act, which prohibits the use of AI systems that can recognize a user's emotions.
2024-09-26 10:00
Atlus' upcoming high-fantasy JRPG epic, Metaphor: ReFantazio, has a playable demo available right now for Xbox and PC
Atlus has recently released a playable demo for the highly anticipated, Metaphor: ReFantazio to the public where players can experience the first few hours and transfer their progress to the full game.
2024-09-26 09:58
OpenAI to transition to a fully for-profit company, remove non-profit control
OpenAI is set to become a fully for-profit company and will also no longer be controlled by its non-profit board. Read more...
2024-09-26 09:58
Generative AI isn't pushing Microsoft Copilot+ PC sales — a dire need for future-proof upgrades coupled with Windows 10's imminent death is
The claims International Data Corporation (IDC) claims the fast adoption of AI PCs, specifically Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs is driven by the sole need to buy new computers coupled with the desire to upgrade existing laptops, not the in-built sophisticate...
2024-09-26 09:48
Microsoft will block new Teams app on older Windows 10 and 11 versions
Microsoft started notifying users that the new Teams app will soon stop working on older Windows 10 and 11 versions. Read more...
2024-09-26 09:00
Linux 6.12 Brings 9p Network USB Gadget Driver To Ease Embedded Device Development
The USB/Thunderbolt subsystem updates were submitted today for the Linux 6.12 kernel merge window along with the other areas of the kernel overseen by Greg Kroah-Hartman. A new USB driver is the 9p network gadget driver that has been in development for...
2024-09-26 09:00
Batman: Arkham Shadow gets bundled with Meta Quest 3S and Quest 3 headsets
Meta is sweetening the Meta Quest 3S deal with even more goodies. It now offers Batman: Arkham Shadow and more games for free with the headset. Read more...
2024-09-26 08:32
Upcoming regional age ratings in Australia and France
Apple is committed to making the App Store a safe place for everyone — especially kids. Within the next few months, the following regional age ratings for Australia and France will be implemented in accordance with local laws. No action is needed on...
Edge browser 130.0.2849.1 (Dev channel) fixes crashes when opening Settings and more
This week's Microsoft Edge update in the Dev Channel is now available for testing under version 130.0.2849.1. Read more...
2024-09-26 07:42
RISC-V Wires Up More Kernel Features With Linux 6.12
The RISC-V architecture updates have been submitted for the Linux 6.12 kernel cycle. More RISC-V CPU ISA extensions are being supported along with enabling some additional kernel features for this CPU architecture...
2024-09-26 07:05
OpenAI leadership shakeup: 3 top execs depart, including CTO
Three key executives, including CTO Mira Murati, are leaving OpenAI. CEO Sam Altman states the departures were independent and amicable decisions. Read more...
2024-09-26 06:50
VirtIO Vsock Performance To Improve With Linux 6.12
The VirtIO Vsock guest/host communication interface using virtual sockets will see better performance with the in-development Linux 6.12 kernel...
2024-09-26 06:39
DXVK 2.4.1 Released With Many Improvements, More Robust Direct3D 8
It's been nearly three months since the last DXVK release for this Direct3D 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 implementation built atop Vulkan for Steam Play (Proton) / Wine. That changed today with Philip Rebohle having just released DXVK 2.4.1...
2024-09-26 06:26
Vulkan 1.3.296 Released With VK_EXT_device_generated_commands
Vulkan 1.3.296 is out as the first spec update in nearly one month. Given the time that has passed there are more bug fixes than usual but there is also a prominent new extension: VK_EXT_device_generated_commands...
2024-09-26 06:17
WhatsApp Beta users on Android can now try in-app camera effects
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature for Android beta users that lets them apply effects directly to the camera. Read more...
2024-09-26 05:40
Spotify in-game overlay on OnePlus phones lets you control music without leaving your game
Spotify's new in-game overlay on OnePlus and OPPO smartphones is something many gamers would appreciate. Read more...
2024-09-26 05:22
Leaked Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 video ad confirms key features and design
Following the pre-order page leak, a video ad of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 has been leaked confirming key specs and design. Read more...
2024-09-26 05:06
Meta's new multimodal Llama 3.2 models now available on Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud
Meta launched Llama 3.2 models, including vision and text-only models. Microsoft and Google have made these models available on their respective cloud platforms. Read more...
2024-09-26 04:50