Some of the biggest names in Hollywood, literature and music have issued a warning to the artificial intelligence industry. The Washington Post reports that more than 10,500 artists have signed an open protest letter objecting to AI developers’ “unlicensed use” of artists’ work to train their models. “The unlicensed use of creative works for training… Continue reading More than 10,500 artists sign open letter protesting unlicensed AI training
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Metal Slug Tactics finally arrives on November 5
[embedded content] The return of Metal Slug is almost upon us. It’s been three years since spin-off Metal Slug Tactics was unveiled. After some delays, the game finally has a firm release date of November 5. Rather than the classic run-and-gun gameplay of the original games, Metal Slug Tactics takes a more methodical approach to… Continue reading Metal Slug Tactics finally arrives on November 5
Medical record tracking comes to Samsung Health
In an update spotted by 9to5Google, Samsung Health now lets users view their medical records. Samsung is working with b.well Connected Health, a platform designed to provide people with access to their health data, to make these changes happen. They can access previous medical records, including vaccinations, prescriptions and specific medical tests. Not only does… Continue reading Medical record tracking comes to Samsung Health
The next-gen Roomba Essential robovacs have self-emptying docks and double the suction
Only six months after iRobot launched its budget-friendly Essential robot vacuums, the lineup already has two new models. The Roomba Combo 2 Essential and Roomba Vac 2 Essential “double the cleaning power” of their predecessors and bring self-emptying dust bins to the series for the first time. The Roomba Combo 2 Essential ($425) combines vacuuming… Continue reading The next-gen Roomba Essential robovacs have self-emptying docks and double the suction
Wall Street Journal and New York Post are suing Perplexity AI for copyright infringement
The Wall Street Journal’s parent company, Dow Jones, and the New York Post are suing AI-powered search startup Perplexity for using their content to train its large language models. Both News Corp. publications are accusing Perplexity of copyright infringement for using their articles to generate answers to people’s queries, thereby taking traffic away from the… Continue reading Wall Street Journal and New York Post are suing Perplexity AI for copyright infringement
Meta is bringing back facial recognition with new safety features for Facebook and Instagram
Meta is bringing facial recognition tech back to its apps more than three years after it shut down Facebook’s “face recognition” system amid a broader backlash against the technology. Now, the social network will begin to deploy facial recognition tools on Facebook and Instagram to fight scams and help users who have lost access to… Continue reading Meta is bringing back facial recognition with new safety features for Facebook and Instagram
8BitDo’s $40 Analogue 3D controller arrives on March 19
Peripheral maker 8BitDo has revealed when you’ll be able to get your hands on its 64 Controller. This is designed to work with the upcoming Analogue 3D, a remake of the Nintendo 64 that will support 4K output. Pre-orders for the $40 controller are open now. It comes in black or white to match the… Continue reading 8BitDo’s $40 Analogue 3D controller arrives on March 19
Nintendo Alarmo review: Charming, yet frustrating
Alarmo is the quintessential Nintendo product: It’s a fun and quirky spin on a bedside alarm clock (with a motion sensor!) that mines your love for everything Nintendo. It’s a $100 device entirely meant to surprise and delight you. But there are also usability issues that make me think the company’s engineers haven’t encountered any… Continue reading Nintendo Alarmo review: Charming, yet frustrating
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite is reportedly its next premium mobile chip
Another year, another flagship Qualcomm mobile chip. But things are reportedly a bit different with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, the company’s newest offering headed to premium smartphones. For one, it’s using the Oryon CPU that debuted in X Elite chips for laptops last year, according to a leaked slide from Videocardz. It’s also using a… Continue reading Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite is reportedly its next premium mobile chip
Star Citizen spinoff Squadron 42 has been delayed again until 2026
The single-player Squadron 42, set in the Star Citizen universe, has been delayed all the way to 2026. This is interesting because the developers said the game was “feature complete” last year. Squadron 42 was first announced in 2014 and has experienced numerous delays throughout the past decade. The stated reason for the delay is… Continue reading Star Citizen spinoff Squadron 42 has been delayed again until 2026