Valve’s Deadlock is turning cheaters into frogs
There are a couple ways to deal with cheaters, and Valve has identified an all new way: turn them into frogs......»»
What to make of Valve’s recent fan project takedowns
A series of recent removals tells a complicated story. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Valve) From Black Mesa to the recently launched Portal: Revolution, Valve has had a reputation for being pretty willing to let modde.....»»
One UI 6.0 update is turning some Samsung phone screens yellow
Following the update to One UI 6.0, some Samsung users are reporting that their screens have turned yellow, but luckily there’s a fix. The post One UI 6.0 update is turning some Samsung phone screens yellow appeared first on Phandroid. P.....»»
Laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution—here"s how to clean your clothes more sustainably
Microplastics are turning up everywhere, from remote mountain tops to deep ocean trenches. They also are in many animals, including humans......»»
How to turn on Eco Mode for AMD CPUs — and why you should
AMD's Ryzen 7000 CPUs are efficient out the box, but you can make them even more so by turning on Eco mode. Here's how to do it......»»
Valve request takes down Portal 64 due to concerns over Nintendo involvement
It's not the use of Portal, it's the use of an N64 SDK that's the issue. Enlarge / Valve took a look inside Portal 64, saw itself inside near something involving Nintendo, and decided to shut down the experiment. (credit: Valve/J.....»»
Unveiling the reproductive secrets of red-swamp crayfish
Procambarus clarkii is a crustacean species native to American freshwater bodies. Brought to Japan in the 1920s as a feed for frogs, this crustacean has slowly taken over the Japanese freshwaters by predation and propagation. In fact, in 2023, the re.....»»
Valve now allows the “vast majority” of AI-powered games on Steam
New reporting system will enforce "guardrails" for "live-generated" AI content. Can you tell which of these seemingly identical bits of Steam iconography were generated using AI (trick question, it's none of them). (credit: Auric.....»»
Plant warfare: The crucial function of Nrc proteins in tomato defense mechanisms
In the fascinating world of plant biology, a study recently featured on the cover of The Plant Journal has been turning heads. The research delves into the intricate defense mechanisms of tomatoes against the notorious bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas.....»»
Computer won’t turn on? Common problems and fixes
Is your PC not turning on properly, or at all? It's not an uncommon PC problem. If you want to troubleshoot your PC boot issues, here are a few tips......»»
You Asked: how to turn off motion smoothing; Disney+ Atmos issues on Chromecast
We have some helpful hints on turning off motion smoothing, plus how to sidestep the lack of Atmos through your Chromecast......»»
You just can’t kill the Steam Deck
We've seen a slate of supposed Steam Deck killers over the past year, but Valve's handheld remains the head honcho......»»
Invasive, carnivorous frogs are now breeding in Georgia, biologists say
An invasive species of carnivorous tree frogs that feed on native wildlife are now breeding in Georgia, a sign that the amphibians have gained a stronger foothold in the state, biologists say......»»
Portal 64 is an N64 demake of Valve’s classic, now available as a “First Slice”
It's shocking how good the Portal Gun feels on early 2000s tech. Enlarge / Remember, this is the N64 platform running a game released at least five years after the console's general life cycle ended. (credit: Valve/James Lambert).....»»
Amazon marketplace crackdown has sellers searching for legal help
Clean-up drive has led to some small businesses having their accounts suspended. Enlarge (credit: Leon Neal | Getty Images) Merchants who have been suspended from selling goods on Amazon’s marketplace are turning to a.....»»
AI-created “virtual influencers” are stealing business from humans
Brands are turning to hyper-realistic, AI-generated influencers for promotions. Enlarge / Aitana Lopez, an AI-generated influencer, has convinced many social media users she is real. (credit: FT montage/TheClueless/GettyImages).....»»
Apple goes in-depth on how it’s turning the Mac into a leading gaming platform
In a new interview with Raymond Wong at Inverse, Apple has offered an inside look at its work to turn the Mac into a powerful gaming platform. The interview comes as Apple has put a major emphasis on gaming throughout the year on the Mac and iPhone......»»
As tree species face decline, "assisted migration" gains popularity in Pacific Northwest
As native trees in the Pacific Northwest die off due to climate changes, the U.S. Forest Service, Portland, Oregon and citizen groups around Puget Sound are turning to a deceptively simple climate adaptation strategy called "assisted migration.".....»»
"Rights of nature" are being recognized overseas. In Australia, local leadership gives cause for optimism
As each day passes, the need to protect Australia's environment grows more urgent. As noted in the most recent State of Environment Report in 2021, we are increasingly turning to "measures of last resort" to prevent species extinctions and the collap.....»»
Forest fires: a record year
As the deadliest year this century for forest fires comes to a close, attention is turning to how to prevent such infernos happening again......»»
California seal pups were turning up headless. Experts finally confirmed the culprit
Finding dead seals along California's coast is not novel in and of itself. The marine mammals get sick, are stillborn or even wash ashore after being fatally struck by a boat......»»