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Sony is dropping its formerly mandatory PlayStation Network account requirements across a select number of its predominantly single-player titles on PC - but it's introducing in-game content "benefits" as an incentive to continue using one.
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First smartphone-to-satellite video call made. No advanced phone hardware required. Step towards under-served regions getting better communication networks. Users of smartphones in areas where there is no network access may have cause for optimism, after the news that Vodafone claims to have made the world’s first video call via the satellite network. The call was... Read more » Read more ›
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The Federal Aviation Administration is facing its first major aviation disaster in 16 years without a leader because Elon Musk helped push him out. Michael Whitaker stepped down as FAA administrator on January 20th, the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration, after clashing with Elon Musk, who’s company SpaceX is regulated by the agency. Musk publicly […] Read more ›
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Microsoft is bringing OpenAI’s o1 reasoning model to all Copilot users this week. You won’t need to subscribe to a $20 monthly Copilot Pro or ChatGPT Plus plan to get it either, as Microsoft is making it free for all users of Copilot. Think Deeper, as Microsoft calls its integration of o1, works by allowing […] Read more ›
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Save $35 on the Anker 736 100W USB-C charger over at Amazon for a limited time. Read more ›
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Space advertising is not currently a problem, but the enterprise needs to be smothered before it has a chance to grow, according to a group of concerned astronomers. Read more ›
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The former FAA head tussled with Musk and wanted to fine SpaceX for safety violations. He resigned after Trump won the election and hasn't been replaced. Read more ›
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Meta's top AI scientist Yann LeCun said there is a 'major misunderstanding' about how billions in AI investment will be used. Read more ›
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Suspected signal integrity losses have forced reviewers to switch to PCIe Gen 4.0. Read more ›
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Forget flowers, a clean home is the real way to their heart! Roborock is $400 off. Read more ›
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Facebook's heavy-handed censoring of Linux groups and topics was made 'in error,' the social media juggernaut has admitted. Read more ›
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Mark Zuckerberg is planning some big changes for Facebook in a bid to make using the platform feel like it did “back in the day.” During the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, Zuck said that Facebook is an important part of its more than three billion monthly users’ lives and that he’s working on […] Read more ›
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The litigation shows concerns within the government over Musk's growing influence. Read more ›
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The AI company is deepening its existing partnership with the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Read more ›
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Apple has been ranked as Fortune's Most Admired Company for the 18th consecutive year. The Fortune rankings are based on a survey of 3,380 business leaders across a range of industries, who assess companies on nine criteria, including innovation, investment value, social responsibility, and the ability to attract talent. Apple once again secured the top spot, followed by Microsoft and Amazon, both of which have consistently ranked among the top... Read more ›
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Generative artificial intelligence output based purely on text prompts — even detailed ones — isn’t protected by current copyright law, according to the US Copyright Office. The department issued this guidance in a broad report on policy issues regarding AI, focused on the copyrightability of various AI outputs. The document concludes that while generative AI may […] Read more ›
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Samsung this week introduced a new sitewide sale with big discounts on TVs, monitors, storage accessories, and home appliances. You can also still save up to $1,250 when pre-ordering the new Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphone lineup, which includes the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment,... Read more ›
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Netflix recently screened the first footage from the November release, co-starring Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth. Read more ›
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I went to see Funcom's survival MMO Dune: Awakening last week and one thing I expected while there was a specific release date. The game has an "early 2025" date, currently, which is the time period we're in. So a major press event held within that period of time would be a perfect place to make a release announcement. But no such announcement was made. Read more Read more ›
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Ubisoft is set to close its UK studio based in Leamington, as it sheds 185 jobs across the business. Read more Read more ›
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Avowed will not only let you customise your character's appearance but also the background "that will shape how the world perceives and responds to you", too. Read more Read more ›
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It might have just been delayed for another month, but I'm pleased to report that Assassin's Creed Shadows is shaping up to be one of the most promising games of the series so far. Having played around six hours of it at developer Ubisoft Quebec's offices last week, Shadows doesn't just look the part of a next-gen Assassin's Creed game, but everything - from its revamped combat, customisable base-building, and... Read more ›
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Xbox boss Phil Spencer said its brand identity is "evolving" now keeping first-party games exclusive to its own platform is no longer "a path for [Xbox]". Read more Read more ›
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BioWare appears to have bid farewell to any further updates for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, following the launch this week of the game's Patch 5. Read more Read more ›
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If you were hoping to jump into Doom: The Dark Ages with your pals for a spot of multiplayer, I am sorry to say you won't be able to. Read more Read more ›
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In less than a week, The Sims turns 25, and EA is reportedly poised to re-release The Sims 1 & 2 this week as part of the series' quarter-century celebrations. Read more Read more ›
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Four years after its launch, US sales of Xbox Series X/S are still trailing behind those of its predecessor, Xbox One, at the same point in the consoles' life span. Sales of PlayStation 5, however, are now firmly outpacing PlayStation 4. Read more Read more ›
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Rise of the Ronin is making its way to PC, via Steam. Read more Read more ›
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There was a brief moment back in 2021 when it seemed like Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone might finally be done with his mega-popular farm-life sim - until, that is, update 1.6 was suddenly announced and rapidly took on a life of its own. And now Barone has admitted it's unlikely he'll ever 'definitely close the book' on its development, saying (probably not entirely seriously) he might still be... Read more ›
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