Shares in Google parent Alphabet fell as investors considered the potential competition from OpenAI, who may be launching their own web search tool, while Google announced the release of its improved AI training model, Gemini 1.5.
Windows 11 Pro is currently on sale for $22.97, offering users increased performance, enhanced security and privacy features, and the ability to run different operating systems simultaneously.
Crystal Dynamics has revealed the first official look at the redesigned Lara Croft for the upcoming Tomb Raider Next game, featuring her classic outfit and weaponry.
Alfa Romeo's Quadrifoglio models, including the Giulia Quadrifoglio and Stelvio Quadrifoglio, will no longer be available in the American market as the brand undergoes an "electrified future," although future models may return with hybrid technology.
The tech elite in Silicon Valley are engaging in public disputes and criticizing each other's products as they vie for leadership in the next generation of platform wars, particularly in areas like AI, mixed reality, and open-source models. Mark Zuckerberg, for example, criticized Apple's Vision Pro headset, asserting that Meta's Quest Pro is the superior product. The competition in these emerging technologies could have significant implications for companies like Meta and Apple as they strive to establish dominance.
Apple fans have started returning the Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset due to complaints of headaches and motion sickness.
Google Keep is a versatile note-taking app that offers features such as customizable appearance, labels for organization, collaboration, reminders, text extraction from images, hand-drawn scribbles, and the ability to convert notes into Google Docs.
Ayaneo's AM01 and AM02 mini PCs offer retro-inspired designs, appealing to nostalgia, with the AM02 being a suitable gaming system that strikes a balance between retro and contemporary design and is well-built, but their placement and built-in display orientation may not be ideal, and while reasonably priced for their specs, there are better options available for true gaming PCs.
Unicorn Overlord is a highly strategic tactics RPG that emphasizes the importance of careful combat and intelligent strategy in order to overcome challenging battles and defeat powerful enemies.
The piracy app Kimi briefly surpassed streaming heavyweights on the App Store rankings before being removed by Apple for violating its rules.
The speedrun community for Baldur's Gate 3 is engaged in a friendly and competitive war over the world record, with multiple record-breaking times being set and challenged in a span of days.
Samsung is rolling out its Instant Slow-Mo feature, which turns recorded videos into slow-motion videos, to older devices including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Tab S9 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Z Fold 5, offering them the same functionality as the latest Galaxy S24 model.
Crystal Dynamics has launched a new website for the Tomb Raider franchise, providing a sneak peek at the future appearance of Lara Croft, featuring artwork that combines her classic design with elements from the Survivor trilogy and confirming that a new game is in development to unify the timelines.
Nvidia has released Chat With RTX, an AI chatbot that can run locally on a PC with an Nvidia RTX graphics card, allowing for conversations and data analysis without transmitting sensitive data to the cloud.
Musician Benn Jordan successfully defended his music against streaming fraud allegations, after his music was mistakenly taken down from multiple streaming platforms due to accusations of fraudulent botstreams attempting to spike his royalties.
Samsung is reportedly testing a 50-megapixel primary camera for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, but may not upgrade to a 200MP camera as rumored earlier.
Mark Zuckerberg criticizes Apple's Vision Pro, calling it overpriced and inferior to Meta's Quest headset, but history shows that underestimating Apple's flagship products can be a risky move, as Steve Ballmer famously laughed off the iPhone in 2007.
YouTube is introducing a new feature called "Remix" that allows users to incorporate music videos into their Shorts, giving it an advantage over TikTok which recently lost access to popular songs from Universal Music Group.
No Man's Sky is going free to play for a limited time to celebrate the launch of the Omega Expedition, offering players a chance to explore the game's universe with friends and experience new updates.
Google is suggesting that Windows 10 users opt for ChromeOS Flex instead of buying new devices or paying Microsoft for extended support, emphasizing that it is a secure and cost-effective option, although its compatibility and market share are limited compared to Windows.
CEO of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer, is set to deliver an update on the future of Xbox during a special edition of the Official Xbox Podcast, addressing the recent rumors about Xbox exclusives potentially moving to multiplatform status and appearing on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
The Day Before, a notorious MMO extraction shooter game, has seemingly returned to the Steam store, but it is actually a suspicious version of the game that should be avoided.
T-Mobile has achieved a record-breaking uplink speed test of 345 Mbps on its 5G SA network, thanks to its novel network technology called Uplink Transmit (UL Tx) switching, which has the potential to revolutionize data transmission from mobile devices to the network and provide faster uplink speeds for content creators, remote work, gaming, and AR/VR experiences.
Hello Games is releasing the 'Omega' patch for No Man's Sky, which includes a new starship, revamped missions, and the Omega expedition available to play for free on the Nintendo Switch for a limited time.
Sony has partnered with developer Far From Home to secure Forever Skies as a PlayStation 5 console exclusive, with a same-day release on Steam, set for 2024.
Customers who purchased the Apple Vision Pro headset for $3,500 are returning the devices due to complaints of eye strain, headaches, and motion sickness.
Hollow Knight: Silksong, the highly anticipated sequel to Hollow Knight, has reached its five-year mark since its announcement, but fans are still eagerly awaiting its release as development continues.
Ubisoft's highly anticipated game, Skull and Bones, is finally releasing after 11 years of development and multiple delays, but early reactions from the open beta suggest a mixed to negative reception due to its decision to focus solely on ship combat rather than incorporating the popular pirate gameplay from Assassin's Creed IV.
Ubisoft's open world pirate game, Skull And Bones, has had a rocky development but offers a charming and majestic landscape that would benefit from a focus on exploration rather than looting and live service elements.
Google has unveiled its new AI model, Gemini 1.5, which boasts significant upgrades from its predecessor, including a longer context window, better understanding, and enhanced performance.
T-Mobile users are currently able to unlock Samsung smartphones permanently, bypassing the typical waiting periods, by using a glitch in the carrier's phone unlock system.
A computer infested with ants can cause overheating and damage due to the ants chewing through wires and causing short circuits.
Amazon is offering record-low discounts on various AirPods models, including the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C and the AirPods 3, with prices starting as low as $89.99.
The Motorola Moto G04 is a highly affordable phone that offers a 90Hz display refresh and a 5,000 mAh battery, making it a strong competitor to the higher-priced iPhone 15.
Facebook Marketplace users are at risk of phishing, identity theft, and cyberattacks as 200,000 accounts have been leaked online, with experts advising users to change their passwords and install two-factor authentication.
Glaad's first report on LGBTQ+ inclusion in video games reveals that while 17% of gamers identify as LGBTQ+, only 2% of games feature openly LGBTQ+ characters, highlighting a significant disparity between games and TV and film in terms of queer representation.
TikTok has released an app for Apple's Vision Pro headset, promising an immersive viewing experience for its short-form videos optimized for visionOS's spatial design style.
Teledyne FLIR Defense has developed the ThermoSight HISS HD, a thermal sight that allows snipers to see rounds flying to their targets without the use of tracers, providing visual concealment and enabling precise engagement of targets at long distances.
New research has found that artificial lights confuse insects and trap them in an endless loop around the light source, which disrupts their natural behaviors and can lead to population loss and ecological consequences.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has received backlash for releasing a major patch that focused on nerfs rather than addressing game-breaking issues, leading to concerns over the developer's priorities.
TikTok has launched a native app on the Apple Vision Pro, offering a more immersive viewing experience with full-video viewing, expanded comment sections, and creator profiles.
The Sony Pulse Elite headphones offer excellent sound quality, comfortable design, and useful features like PlayStation Link support, but fall short in microphone quality compared to similar-priced gaming headphones.
Apple Arcade for Apple Vision Pro offers players a unique gaming experience with spatial games and a three-dimensional user interface controlled by a user's eyes, hands, and voice.
No Man's Sky's Omega update introduces on-planet quests, Dreadnoughts, and a revamped expedition system, offering players new experiences and features in the space exploration game.
Gemini, Google's new chatbot, offers a mixed performance in tests, providing accurate responses but lacking novelty and not justifying its $20 per month price tag.
Bose has released its new Ultra Open Earbuds, which feature a unique design that attaches to the outer ear and offers full awareness of the surroundings, but their high price and lack of certain features may limit their appeal.
Resistance Retribution, the PSP game set in Paris and featuring British protagonist Lieutenant James Grayson, will be re-released for PS5 and PS4 with enhanced visuals and new features as part of PS Plus Premium from February 20, 2024.
Cybercriminals have developed malware, known as GoldPickaxe, that targets iOS users in Thailand and steals their Face ID scans to access and steal money from their bank accounts, marking the first observed use of an iOS Trojan that collects biometric data.
Bose has released its latest Ultra Open Earbuds, which are designed to sit on your ear cartilage rather than inside your ear canal, offering a lightweight build and inconspicuous design, though they do not feature active noise cancellation and instead focus on stereo sound and immersion modes.
Hollow Knight: Silksong, the highly-anticipated sequel to Hollow Knight, remains one of the most-wishlisted games on Steam and one of the most-wanted Game Pass games, with its release date still unknown after five years since its announcement.