Sam Altman’s Worldcoin is going to need some new business cards printed up because it’s dropping the “coin” in its name. The OpenAI CEO’s startup is shifting from cryptocurrency to focus more on its identification technology and it just unveiled a new version of its signature gadget. Bloomberg reported that the new company called (wait… Continue reading Sam Altman’s Worldcoin startup is dropping the coin and doubling down on Orbs
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YouTube is testing a new version of its Premium Lite subscription
YouTube is testing a revamp of its Premium Lite subscription tier. User screenshots made the rounds on social media this week, and today a Google rep later confirmed to multiple other outlets that the plan is being tested in Australia, Germany and Thailand. This new version would have “limited ads,” which the fine print describes… Continue reading YouTube is testing a new version of its Premium Lite subscription
A new trailer for the Dune: Prophecy series just dropped
A new trailer dropped on the opening day of the New York Comic Con for the new six-episode spinoff series Dune: Prophecy, a prequel to the recent films directed by Denis Villeneuve. The new series will premiere November 17 at 9PM on HBO. Each episode will be available to stream on Max on Sundays following… Continue reading A new trailer for the Dune: Prophecy series just dropped
Unity mounts a comeback with launch of Unity 6 game engine
[embedded content] Unity has released the latest version of its engine for developing games and interactive experiences. Unity 6 has new workflows for creating online multiplayer games and more tools for projects intended for mobile platforms, including mobile web support for Android and iOS browsers. The engine promises improved performance, particularly in graphics rendering, and… Continue reading Unity mounts a comeback with launch of Unity 6 game engine
Remedy’s new game is FBC: Firebreak, a co-op shooter in the Control universe
[embedded content] After a long and winding road, Remedy Entertainment has unveiled its multiplayer follow-up to Control. FBC: Firebreak is for teams of three, and the trios will face down waves of enemies with an intriguing arsenal of weapons. For instance, the trailer shows a gatling gun of gloopy poison and a gun with a… Continue reading Remedy’s new game is FBC: Firebreak, a co-op shooter in the Control universe
The Annapurna-published cycling adventure Ghost Bike is now Wheel World
Ghost Bike is dead; long live Wheel World. The scenic cycling adventure from the creators of Nidhogg was revealed in 2023 with a darker storyline. After design pivots to “make it more fun to play” (always a good idea!), the new naming convention matches its lighter tone. Initially slated for this year, the Annapurna-published game… Continue reading The Annapurna-published cycling adventure Ghost Bike is now Wheel World
Amazon will stream an election night special with Brian Williams
Amazon Prime Video will host a live election night special hosted by Brian Williams. The veteran newscaster will deliver “election results and analysis” starting at 5PM ET on November 5. Interestingly, this is a free special and doesn’t require a Prime membership. It’ll also be live streaming throughout the world, and not just America. Williams… Continue reading Amazon will stream an election night special with Brian Williams
The next Like A Dragon game recasts a series regular as an amnesiac pirate
[embedded content] Update October 17, 1:17PM ET: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has dropped a new gameplay trailer that shows some naval combat in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. It shows off some melee action too, with Majima summoning sharks and large monkeys to help him in battle. You’ll be able to try this… Continue reading The next Like A Dragon game recasts a series regular as an amnesiac pirate
Super Nintendo World Orlando opens next May
The Super Nintendo World theme park in Orlando is nearly ready for visitors. Universal Orlando Resort just announced that the Mario-friendly attraction will open its doors on May 22, 2025. That gives you over six months to find the perfect Goomba costume to wear on opening day. This is the third Nintendo theme park throughout… Continue reading Super Nintendo World Orlando opens next May
Google wants to put the consequences of its Epic antitrust ruling on pause during appeal
Google has formally filed a motion [PDF] asking the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to put a pause on the order that forces the company to open the Play store to competitors. If you’ll recall, Google lost an antitrust lawsuit filed by Epic Games after a federal jury found that the company held an illegal… Continue reading Google wants to put the consequences of its Epic antitrust ruling on pause during appeal