Ubisoft’s big day of delays, cancellations: Avatar open-world game moves to FY24
French game publisher hopes you like Rabbids, Skull & Bones in the meantime. Enlarge / Ubisoft insists that its first video game based on the film series Avatar is still on the way—but will now miss its original "2022" launch window......»»
Researchers note unequal conditions for young people at UN climate summits
Today, young people from all over the world can participate in major UN climate conferences. But inequality and bureaucracy make this impossible for many. This is the conclusion of a study carried out at Linköping University, Sweden. According to on.....»»
Assassin’s Creed Infinity has a new name and no microtransactions
Addressing some rumors, Ubisoft confirmed that Assassin's Creed Infinity has an official name, along with some details about microtransactions......»»
The 10 best messaging apps for Android and iOS in 2024
Stay connected to your loved ones anywhere in the world with these text messaging apps for group chats, video calling, private conversations, and more......»»
The best cards in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
Even if you know how to build a deck, you may not know which cards to use. These cards should be in your Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket decks......»»
Xbox’s all-you-can-game buffet, Game Pass Ultimate, is 28% off for the first thousand customers
You definitely don't want to miss this deal on Xbox's Game Pass Ultimate through StackSocial. It's one of the best prices we've found yet......»»
A 21-year-old Piglet game is going viral for the wrong reasons
An obscure Piglet game from 2003 has gotten popular online thanks to some Silent Hill comparisons......»»
Tapbacks are better in iOS 18’s Messages app, but they need one key fix
One of the Messages app’s most-used features, Tapbacks, got a big upgrade in iOS 18. The standard tapbacks were redesigned, and you can now use any emoji as a tapback. But there’s one tapback fix that’s become more needed than ever, and I hope.....»»
Apple Pay ‘Plates’ ad shows how easy it is to spend money on the internet
Apple Pay is celebrating 10 years since launching, and a new video ad highlights something about Apple Pay that has been true since day one. Apple Pay makes it really easy to spend money on the internet. more….....»»
As ABL Space departs launch, the 1-ton rocket wars have a clear winner
"Our path to making a big contribution as a commercial launch company narrowed considerably." A 7-year-old launch company that has yet to have a rocket successfully lift off annou.....»»
One or many? Exploring the population groups of the Antarctic blue whale using historical mark-recovery data
Hunted nearly to extinction during 20th century whaling, the Antarctic blue whale, the world's largest animal, went from a population size of roughly 200,000 to little more than 300. The most recent estimate in 2004 put Antarctic blue whales at less.....»»
3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (November 15-17)
Xbox Game Pass subscribers can cause some mayhem in a suite of new game additions, including Spyro the Dragon......»»
The ChatGPT apps for Mac and Windows are getting even better
OpenAI is expected to announce new genAI products in the not-too-distant future. The next big ChatGPT update might arrive next year. That’s the GPT-5/Orion model … The post The ChatGPT apps for Mac and Windows are getting even better appe.....»»
Top insider revealed a big M4 MacBook Pro upgrade that Apple kept secret
Top insider revealed a big M4 MacBook Pro upgrade that Apple kept secret.....»»
Final Cut Pro, Apple Home Hub, and new Mac reviews on the AppleInsider Podcast
There's a big new update to Final Cut Pro, a smaller one for Logic Pro, and an ever-increasing number of rumors about an Apple Home Hub, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.With excellent new hardware comes a long-awaited update to Final Cut ProApple cou.....»»
I, too, installed an open source garage door opener, and I’m loving it
OpenGarage restored my home automations and gave me a whole bunch of new ideas. Like Ars Senior Technology Editor Lee Hutchinson, I have a garage. The door on that garage is opene.....»»
OpenAI accused of trying to profit off AI model inspection in court
How do you get an AI model to confess what's inside? Since ChatGPT became an instant hit roughly two years ago, tech companies around the world have rushed to release AI products.....»»
I played Half-Life 2 for the first time this year—here’s how it went
Wake up and smell the ashes, Ms. Washenko. It's Half-Life 2 week at Ars Technica! This Saturday, November 16, is the 20th anniversary of the release of Half-Life 2—a game of.....»»
Citing “decreasing” launch opportunities, ABL Space will pivot to missile defense
"Our path to making a big contribution as a commercial launch company narrowed considerably." A 7-year-old launch company that has yet to have a rocket successfully lift off annou.....»»
K-12 Maker Lab at MIT Helps Get Maker Projects in Your Classroom
“How is this making to learn and not just making stuff?” Maker projects can engage students and improve learning experiences in K-12 academic classes. Integrating open-ended, hands-on, creative activities with cool tools in an academic classroom.....»»
I love the Oura Ring 4, except for one big thing
I've worn an Oura Ring for years, and the Oura Ring 4 is its best smart ring yet. However, here's one thing that Oura failed to get right with its newest model......»»