David Jaffe strongly clarifies comments on a cross-gen God of War: Ragnarok
In a livestream earlier this week, former Santa Monica Studios game director David Jaffe chatted with viewers on a range of topics while he played Cory Barlog's version of God of War. One fan asked if he thought God of War: Ragnarok would be cross-ge.....»»
Nvidia clarifies how it is training its generative game AI following data concerns
Following speculation about how Nvidia is training AI characters in its Ace microservice, the company now says its only using data it has the rights to......»»
The expanding scope of CISO duties in 2024
In this Help Net Security video, Bindu Sundaresan, Director at AT&T Cybersecurity, discusses the ongoing changes we’ll see from the CISO role as digital transformation efforts continue. It is now a position that leads cross-functional teams to.....»»
Study views the city as a multi-layered system in cultural heritage management
The intense changes in our modern society and the associated challenges are constantly increasing, not least due to the meta-crisis of climate change. Yet our approach to cultural heritage is still strongly influenced by the narrative of preservation.....»»
This tiny EV crossover from VinFast will go on sale in the US
The diminutive and blocky VF3 costs just $12,200 in Vietnam. Enlarge / If our comments are anything to go by, there is a huge demand out there for a small, cheap EV. Well, this is a small, cheap EV from VinFast. (credit: VinFast).....»»
Timekettle’s X1 Interpreter Hub makes doing cross-border business incredibly simple
Our smartphones have apps that allow us to translate conversations on the fly, but if you prefer a dedicated device, then the Timekettle X1 Interpreter Hub could be worth checking out. The post Timekettle’s X1 Interpreter Hub makes doing cross-bord.....»»
Regulators aren’t convinced that Microsoft and OpenAI operate independently
EU is fielding comments on potential market harms of Microsoft's investments. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) European Union regulators are concerned that Microsoft may be covertly controlling OpenAI as.....»»
Researchers use machine learning to examine meanings across languages
How meanings align across languages suggests that translation and cross-cultural communication may be challenging, but researchers haven't been clear as to what characterizes this alignment, and what factors might affect it......»»
3 comedies on Prime Video you need to watch in January
Watch these three comedies on Prime Video in January 2024, starring John Cena, Kaley Cuoco and David Oyelowo, and one poised to be an instant classic......»»
Vision Pro’s Persona feature will be considered a ‘beta’ at launch
One of the more divisive features of Vision Pro is “Persona,” which Apple describes as a digital representation of a person created using machine learning techniques. In today’s Vision Pro press release, Apple clarifies that the Persona fea.....»»
Vision Pro iPhone app may be used to help users with the best fit
We know that Apple will be strongly encouraging Vision Pro buyers to come to an Apple Store for a personal fitting session, as this is key to both the user experience and comfort. But a Vision Pro iPhone app may serve as an alternative for anyone now.....»»
Navajo objection to flying human ashes to the Moon won’t delay launch
"They’re not going to remove the human remains and keep them here on Earth." Enlarge / The Moon sets over sandstone formations on the Navajo Nation. (credit: David McNew/Getty Images) Science instruments aren't the onl.....»»
Is The Finals cross-platform?
Crossplay is the lifeblood of modern shooters, especially free-to-play ones. The Finals has a huge player base, but does it also have crossplay to sustain it?.....»»
Apple is blocking a new HEY app, and DHH isn’t having it (again)
App Store Review is blocking another Basecamp camp, and David Heinemeier Hansson isn’t happy. It happened in 2020 with the iOS app for their Hey email service. This time, it’s the standalone Hey Calendar app that Apple says violates App Store rul.....»»
NCM Associates acquires dealership training company Kain Automotive
Kain Automotive's acquisition by Kansas City, Mo., dealership consulting company NCM Associates puts its employees in a position to have "more impact for a broader spectrum of dealers," owner David Kain said......»»
Revisiting Israel"s freshwater fish species list through cutting-edge DNA barcoding technology
A recent study led by Dr. Roni Tadmor-Levi in the group of Prof. Lior David and a team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv University, has shed new light on Israel's freshwater fish biodiversity......»»
3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Buy the iPhone 5 in 2024
If you’re in the market for a new iPhone in 2024, do yourself a favor and cross the iPhone 5 and Phone 5c off your shopping list. Buying one of these devices might be tempting, but the iPhone 5 isn’t a top option for those looking to sav.....»»
3 great movies to watch on Starz in January 2024
Starz has many great movies to watch this January, including a classic from director David Fincher and one of 2023's best comedies......»»
Bison vs. urban growth: Rocky Mountain Arsenal seeks solutions to water runoff
A growing herd of 250 bison, re-introduced at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge to help restore toxic wasteland to the native short-grass prairie, often descends through a floodplain to reach First Creek and cross to the northern ha.....»»
Beyond boundaries: Exploring exotic nuclear landscapes and their cosmic implications
Researchers at Peking University in China have successfully observed the elusive 02+ state of 8He, revealing a novel cluster structure with two strongly correlated neutron pairs. This finding provides insights into exotic nuclear structures and thei.....»»
Getting to the bottom of how red flour beetles absorb water through their butts
A unique group of cells pumps water into the kidneys to help harvest moisture from the air. Enlarge / Who doesn't thrill to the sight of a microscopic cross-section of a beetle's rectum? You're welcome. (credit: Kenneth Veland Ha.....»»