“The model is quite vile, I have to warn you.” Bad Seed VICE reported this week that the worst has come to pass: a guy trained an artificial intelligence using millions of 4chan posts, and then turned the resulting monstrosity loose on the web, letting it post directly to the cursed messageboard. They weren’t any old… Continue reading Guy Trains Particularly Horrible AI Bot Using Millions of 4Chan Posts
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Best Gaming Headsets Under $100
The best gaming headsets under $100 prove you don’t have to spend big for great, immersive sound. While gamers may be more obsessed with fast keyboards, ergonomic gamepads, and big curved OLED screens, nothing beats a good headset when it comes to really getting your head in the game. Great audio can be just as… Continue reading Best Gaming Headsets Under $100
Hackers Can Steal Your Tesla by Creating Their Own Personal Keys
As the driver enters the car after unlocking it with an NFC card, the thief begins exchanging messages between the weaponized Teslakee and the car. Before the driver has even driven away, the messages enroll a key of the thief’s choice with the car. From then on, the thief can use the key to unlock,… Continue reading Hackers Can Steal Your Tesla by Creating Their Own Personal Keys
Devolver’s demonic answer to ‘Animal Crossing’ arrives August 11th
Have you ever played Animal Crossing or Stardew Valley and wished you could subjugate the townsfolk? You’ll soon have your chance. Devolver and Massive Monster have announced that the cute-but-sinister Cult of the Lamb launches August 11th for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. There’s a demo on Steam to help… Continue reading Devolver’s demonic answer to ‘Animal Crossing’ arrives August 11th
Meta has reportedly shelved its rumored dual-camera smartwatch
Reports over the last couple of years have suggested that not only was Meta working on a smartwatch, it was developing one with two cameras. However, that project is on hold, according to Bloomberg, as Meta is focusing on other wearables instead. The long-rumored smartwatch was pegged as a possible Apple Watch competitor and the… Continue reading Meta has reportedly shelved its rumored dual-camera smartwatch
‘Monument Valley’ studio returns with a cerebral and sporty roguelike, ‘Desta’
Ustwo, the studio behind Monument Valley and Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, is working on a new game called Desta: The Memories Between. It features a blend of roguelike, turn-based and sports-game mechanics, and it’s in development for multiple platforms — though exactly which remains a mystery, as does the game’s release date. The studio promises… Continue reading ‘Monument Valley’ studio returns with a cerebral and sporty roguelike, ‘Desta’
‘Layers of Fears’ from Bloober Team hits PC and consoles in 2023
Bloober Team is returning to its roots with Layers of Fears, a “psychological horror chronicle” heading to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC in early 2023. The game is a new story chapter in the Layers of Fear universe, building on the spooky psychedelic foundation laid out in the previous installments. [embedded… Continue reading ‘Layers of Fears’ from Bloober Team hits PC and consoles in 2023
Mid-market fund managers eye the jackpot in Vietnam, but it won’t be a cakewalk
Over the past few years, Vietnam has turned into a hot destination for mid-market fund managers looking to strike gold. Several international general partners (GPs) have set their sights on one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies, launching dedicated funds for the country. However, not everyone has had a soft landing. Most recently, BDA Capital Partners,… Continue reading Mid-market fund managers eye the jackpot in Vietnam, but it won’t be a cakewalk
There could be a correction in company valuations in India: True North
As macroeconomic headwinds threaten to derail the deal-making momentum in the short-to-medium term in India, there could be a correction in company valuations going forward. “The global economy is under pressure from geopolitics and macroeconomic policies-led inflation and consequent corrective actions in the form of increasing interest rates,” Satish Chander, partner at True North, one… Continue reading There could be a correction in company valuations in India: True North
Chip shortage fans interest in semiconductor equipment firm’s $540m IPO
Semiconductor equipment manufacturer Hwatsing Technology Co. Ltd. booked a blistering Shanghai STAR Market IPO debut on Wednesday amid a Covid-induced global shortage of microchips. The Tianjin-based firm’s shares surged 72% in early trading but gave back some of those gains over the course of the day to close up 64% at 224.1 yuan ($33.5), valuing Hwatsing… Continue reading Chip shortage fans interest in semiconductor equipment firm’s $540m IPO