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“I wish you would just hold me in contempt of court so I can get 24 hours of sleep,” a lawyer representing Donald Trump’s government told a federal judge on Tuesday. Julie Le, the lawyer, who was temporarily detailed to the US Attorney’s Office in Minneapolis, was assigned to 88 federal court cases in under […] Read more ›
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Overwatch 2 had a problem. It's a problem a lot of live service games have, to be fair. It wasn't particularly exciting any more. It had a chance at launch a few years ago to excite people, to create a wave of momentum to surf thereafter, but it floundered, beset as it was with identity problems and a misguided obsession with PvE, which sounded lovely on paper but never really... Read more ›
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After layoffs, over 1,000 people have donated to a GoFundMe for Washington Post staffers impacted, including several notable names. Read more ›
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Overwatch 2 will henceforth be known as Overwatch, Blizzard has announced, as it outlines a major new plan that will revolve around free, annual, expansion-like releases for the game. The first of these - The Reign of Talon - arrives next week, on Tuesday, 10th February. Read more Read more ›
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When X's engineering team published the code that powers the platform's "for you" algorithm last month, Elon Musk said the move was a victory for transparency. "We know the algorithm is dumb and needs massive improvements, but at least you can see us struggle to make it better in real-time and with transparency," Musk wrote. "No other social media companies do this." While it's true that X is the only... Read more ›
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You wouldn't know it to hear it, but decorated video game actor Jennifer Hale - famously the voice of Mass Effect's Commander Shepard - is the person providing the meows of new Overwatch hero Jetpack Cat. Read more Read more ›
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Blizzard is running a series of showcases for several of its major franchises and on Wednesday, it was time for Overwatch to step up to the plate. That’s Overwatch, by the way, and not Overwatch 2. The studio is formally nixing the number from the game's name. "Overwatch is more than just a digit: it's a living universe that keeps growing, keeps surprising, and keeps bringing players together from around... Read more ›
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PowerGPU said on X that "SSD and other part prices have gone up again," warning its customers that it will raise prices again by next week. Read more ›
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Hot on the heels of AGDQ in January, Games Done Quick is hosting its second speedrunning event of the year, Back to Black 2026, starting tomorrow, February 5. The four-day event is organized by Black in a Flash and is raising money for Race Forward, a nonprofit that works across communities to address systemic racism.Back to Black is timed to the start of Black History Month and highlights the deep... Read more ›
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The Pixel 10a is official, though details are limited. On Wednesday, Google posted a teaser video showing the mid-range phone dancing around colorful backgrounds. You can pre-order the Pixel 10a on February 18. Google hasn't yet revealed the phone's specs. In the short video, we can see a blue model that's virtually indistinguishable on the outside from the Pixel 9a. And alleged leaks point to a phone with few changes... Read more ›
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As someone who grew up in Alaska, I've met a lot of other Americans who are surprised about what my upbringing and lifestyle there were really like. Read more ›
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Nintendo has lined up its first showcase of the year. The next Nintendo Direct is taking place on February 5 at 9AM ET, the company has announced. It will run for around 30 minutes.As previous reports suggested, it will focus on third-party titles from partners instead of first-party games from Nintendo itself. So if you were hoping for new Mario or Zelda announcements, that may not happen during this event.... Read more ›
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Amazon’s next-generation AI assistant is now available to everyone in the US for $20 per month, or for free if you’re a Prime member. Amazon has also introduced a try-before-you-buy free tier for non-Prime members, but it’s limited to text-based chat. Alexa+ has been in early access since last year, and Amazon says it’s listened to user insights ahead of rolling out the update nationwide today. If you’re a Prime... Read more ›
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A recent death in New Mexico has tragically highlighted the dangers of drinking raw milk. Read more ›
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Sen. Markey: Database of peaceful protesters, if it exists, should be shut down. Read more ›
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Dating app Hinge is testing Face Check, the facial recognition scan already launched on Tinder. Read more ›
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Roblox launched an open-source AI model that generates 3D objects on the fly early last year and now that toolset is getting a massive boost. The platform has introduced a model that whips up "4D" objects. I put 4D in quotes because it doesn't actually allow access to the fourth dimension, but rather lets users make interactive 3D objects via prompts. As suggested, these aren't static 3D models. They are... Read more ›
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Apple today provided the release candidate (RC) version of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after the launch of the third beta. The RC is the version of ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.3 that will be provided to the public as long as the final testing phase uncovers no major bugs. Developers can download the ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.3 update by opening... Read more ›
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Company grew its community by 10 percent in its first fiscal quarter of 2026. Read more ›
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Data privacy event unpacks how AI could save doctors time yet erode patient trust. Read more ›
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Waterloo software firm has been searching for a permanent leader since August. Read more ›
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Sutton honoured for groundbreaking research into machine learning. Read more ›
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Québec security tech firm says retailers are increasingly turning to body cameras to reduce theft. Read more ›
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Tech policy advocate Josh Tabish on why he thinks regulation shouldn’t necessarily mean restriction. Read more ›
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Daly Brown and Nick Foubert built a company around their defence expertise, before finding the support to scale it. Read more ›
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How Avestec’s engineering talent pipeline reshaped how it prototypes, designs, and scales complex hardware systems. Read more ›
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