Union game performers strike over AI voice and motion-capture training
Use of motion-capture actors' performances for AI training is a sticking point. Enlarge / One day, using pixellated fonts and images to represent that something is a video game will not be a trope. Today is not that day......»»
The Google Pixel 9, Two Months In: It’s not About AI
After using the Pixel 9 for two months after its release, the device's charm - and ultimately its strengths - aren't with LLMs or AI in general. The post The Google Pixel 9, Two Months In: It’s not About AI appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Cheap AI “video scraping” can now extract data from any screen recording
Researcher feeds screen recordings into Gemini to extract accurate information with ease. Recently, AI researcher Simon Willison wanted to add up his charges from using a cloud se.....»»
A method to switch between optical pulling and pushing forces by altering the shape of Fermi arcs in Weyl systems
Optical forces, which act like an invisible "hand," are capable of precisely controlling tiny particles. Optical tweezers, a well-known tool, use this force to capture and manipulate small objects such as cells, bacteria, and viruses. This effect is.....»»
When hurricanes hit, online chatter can drown out safety messaging
When natural disasters strike, social networks like Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) can be powerful tools for public communication—but often, rescue workers and government officials struggle to make themselves heard above the general hub.....»»
iPhone 16: Release date, features, review, price, AI, and more
A year after the iPhone 15 was released, Apple revealed the iPhone 16 lineup at its It’s Glowtime event. Available in four options, Cupertino revamped … The post iPhone 16: Release date, features, review, price, AI, and more appeared firs.....»»
Studio behind It Takes Two studio has a new game in the works
Hazelight, the company behind game of the year winner It Takes Two, has announced it's working on a follow-up......»»
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake: release date window, trailers, gameplay, and more
Many are worried the game won't come out at all. Let's turn back the clock and go over everything we know about the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake......»»
Annapurna makes its first new game announcement since staff exodus
Wheel World is the new name for Ghost Bike, an upcoming game for embattled indie publisher Annapurna Interactive......»»
Alan Wake 2’s next DLC is dropping next week, and it looks horrifying
The final announced Alan Wake 2 DLC is releasing next week, and it makes the game look more horrifying than ever......»»
A surprise standalone Control multiplayer game is coming next year
Remedy capped off the Xbox Partner Preview with the surprise announcement of FBC: Firebreak, a co-op game in the Control universe......»»
Self-driving startup Pony.ai said to plan to publicly file for U.S. IPO this week
Self-driving startup Pony.ai is said to be planning to publicly file for a U.S. IPO, looking to raise as much as $300 million. .....»»
Have AI advances led to self-driving breakthroughs or a dead end?
Artificial intelligence advances have unlocked the possibility of using end-to-end models for self-driving purposes. But many experts are concerned companies adopting such strategies are taking shortcuts that will hinder safety......»»
Feds test whether existing laws can combat surge in fake AI child sex images
Kids defenseless against AI-generated sex images as feds expand crackdown. Cops aren't sure how to protect kids from an ever-escalating rise in fake child sex abuse imagery fueled.....»»
EU considers calculating X fines by including revenue from Musk’s other firms
Musk could face DSA fines of up to 6% of global revenue—including SpaceX sales. European Union regulators warned Elon Musk's X platform that it may calculate fines by including.....»»
GPT-4-based AI agents show promise for detecting antimicrobial resistance
Researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) have used artificial intelligence (AI) to help identify antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The team led by Adrian Egli, UZH professor at the Institute of Medical Microbiology, is the first to investigate how.....»»
PSA: Here’s another reason not to include personal details in AI chats
Including personal details in AI chats is never a good idea, given that many of them are in part trained on the content of those conversations, but there’s now another reason not to do this … more….....»»
Here are all the Apple Intelligence features coming in iOS 18.2 or later
Apple Intelligence is launching later this month on supported devices. But only certain AI features will be available in iOS 18.1. Some of the most highly anticipated capabilities won’t arrive until future updates. Here’s everything that’s comi.....»»
Connected vehicles and chargers use AI to combat hackers, improve customer experience
More than half of vehicles sold globally are connected, according to McKinsey & Co., and that is forecast to rise to 95 percent by the end of the decade. That connectivity gives hackers more targets......»»
Today’s deals: Govee AI Sync Box 2, $55 Vizio soundbar, $499 M2 Mac mini, Acer Aspire Go 15 Slim laptop, more
Today’s deals: Govee AI Sync Box 2, $55 Vizio soundbar, $499 M2 Mac mini, Acer Aspire Go 15 Slim laptop, more.....»»
Despite AI advancements, nearly two-thirds of embedded code is still manually written
By Amanda Kavanagh Platform engineering promised us efficiency, the automation of tedious tasks and self-service capabilities, yet recent research shows that 63% of embedded software … The post Despite AI advancements, nearly two-thirds of embe.....»»