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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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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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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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Investors were assessing on Wednesday whether a selloff in global software stocks this week had gone too far, as they weighed if businesses could survive an existential threat posed by AI. The answer: It's unclear and will lead to volatility. From a report: After a broad selloff on Tuesday that saw the S&P 500 software and services index fall nearly 4%, the sector slipped another 1% on Wednesday. While software... Read more ›
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In late 2025, the Department of Homeland Security zeroed in on the Twin Cities in Minnesota, supposedly in response to fraud allegations made by a right-wing influencer. In the months since, thousands of immigrants have been swept up by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. In January alone, two American citizens were killed while documenting ICE operations […] 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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AI caricatures are the newest trend on social media. Here's how to get your own made. 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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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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Microsoft has a new head of security. Hayete Gallot, who left Microsoft in October 2024 to become the president of Google Cloud's customer experience, is returning to the software giant as the executive vice president of security, reporting directly to CEO Satya Nadella. The move means Charlie Bell, formerly Microsoft's security chief, is taking on […] Read more ›
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“I'm all for removing illegals, but snatching dudes off lawn mowers in Cali and leaving the truck and equipment just sitting there? Definitely not working smarter,” writes one forum user. Read more ›
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This is probably not how the ancient Egyptian priests thought their afterlife would go. Read more ›
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From security services to those able to reinvent themselves, many may survive the AI armageddon Read more ›
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My first time visiting New Zealand was a solo trip. I made mistakes booking the TranzAlpine train and planning activities that cost me time and money. Read more ›
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A shift towards more production of 8GB graphics cards won't go down well with PC gamers, that's for sure. Read more ›
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Craig Mundie, ex-Microsoft exec, discusses AI's impact on education. He urges a shift to personalized learning with AI and STEM-humanities integration. Read more ›
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This modular sleeper sofa allows buyers to design any seating configuration they want, if they don’t mind a solid surface. Read more ›
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A new consulting firm report emphasizes the growing costs and problems of sustaining advanced aircraft. Read more ›
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It only took a brief drive in a Zeekr 7X to convince me: Chinese cars are now competitive and could be sold in the US tomorrow. The compact battery-electric crossover, a bestseller in Europe, is aimed directly at the Tesla Model Y with its five seats, two rows, impressive road grip, energetic performance, and smooth […] Read more ›
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Complaints about Windows 11 bugs and glitches from the Windows community have apparently reached a tipping point. Microsoft is reportedly using all of 2026 to fix Windows 11's core issues. Read more ›
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An RTX 4090 has been caught melting on camera, with streamer "jessick" being lucky enough to record the incident for the internet. The GPU caught fire while playing and streaming Marvel Rivals on Twitch, and the video shows a wire melting with visible smoke. For some reason, jessick didn't immediately turn off her PC after seeing something on fire inside. Read more ›
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Today, in 1982, Intel introduced its “showstopping” 80286 processor. This 16-bit fully x86 software compatible CPU delivered some major performance and architectural advancements over the 8086 and 8088, and would continue to be produced and feature in PC systems well into the 1990s. Read more ›
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PicoIDE is touted as 'an open source IDE/ATAPI drive emulator for vintage computers.' Read more ›
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Google's Project Genie can generate games using the company's Genie 3 model, which is trained on prompts from Gemini. It's an experimental tool that doesn't even create fully playable games, but it was still enough to shiver the timbers of video game shareholders. Unity saw a 20% drop in its stock price following the reveal of Project Genie, along with several other firms. Read more ›
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Binning data from 13 Ryzen 7 9850X3D samples was published online, showing the average required voltage the 9850X3D needs to achieve its peak single-core clock speed. Read more ›
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A new rumor suggests that AMD will be upgrading Zen 6 to 48MB of L3 cache to compensate for the four additional cores that will be introduced to Zen 6's CCD. Read more ›
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Aside from being weirdly malevolent, printer cartridges are quite wasteful in most situations because they're designed to be thrown away once empty. Los Angeles is trying to fix that by banning any single-use ink or toner that can't be properly recycled or that doesn't have a take-back program from the vendor. The new ordinance still needs to be fully approved by the City Council. Read more ›
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Elon Musk merges SpaceX and xAI to help achieve his dreams of putting AI data centers in orbit, with a goal of hitting 100 gigawatts of compute in space. Read more ›
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