Viewfinder is an upcoming game where you manipulate different perspectives to overcome the game’s puzzles. The game certainly looks promising, but unfortunately, it won’t be released until July 18th. However, you can already get a taste of it as the developers have released a playable demo of the game on Steam. So if you’re eager […]
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Venturi Lab unveils new lunar rover wheel
During the Paris Air Show over the weekend, Venturi Group showcased this deformable lunar rover wheel. They claim to have reinvented the wheel, which will be mounted on their Astrolab Flex lunar lander, set to be transported to the moon by SpaceX’s Starship in 2026. Previous wheels used in lunar missions have always been solid, […]
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Robocops begin working at an airport in Singapore
Singapore is one of the countries at the forefront of using surveillance robots in various contexts. Now, the police in the country have started using two robots to patrol one of the terminals at Changi Airport. Singapore’s “robocops” are 170 centimeters tall and can roll around the airport while their built-in cameras capture the surroundings […]
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Apple may have to change the name of Vision Pro in China
According to MacRumours, Apple might need to sell its VR/AR headset under a different name than “Vision Pro” if they release the product in the Chinese market. The reason is that Huawei registered the “Vision” trademark in China four years ago and will have the right to use it there until at least 2031. Huawei […]
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Rumor: Disney aims to release Frozen 3 in just two years
Frozen 2 became one of the world’s most successful animated films when it was released in 2019. Naturally, a sequel is in the works, and in February, Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed the production plans. Now we can begin speculating about the expected premiere. Currently, Disney has set a date for an untitled animated film […]
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Artificial intelligence led sermon in Germany
In the German city of Fürth, an experiment was conducted over the weekend to hold a sermon that was co-authored by OpenAI’s artificial intelligence and the 29-year-old theologian and philosopher Jonas Simmerlein. In the above clip, you can catch a glimpse of the AI event in Fürth. The service was performed by digital avatars displayed […]
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Trailers for Metaphor ReFantazio, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
For me, tonight’s Xbox Games Showcase didn’t offer too many big bangers, but despite that, there were a couple of little gems to be found. One example of that was Metaphor ReFantazio, developed by the creators of Persona. As you can see in the trailer above, it bears similarities to the Persona and Shin Megami […]
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 gets co-op
During Friday’s Summer Games Fest event, a new trailer was shown for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, which revealed that the game will support co-op for up to three players. It sounds undeniably fun, as games like these are often more entertaining when you can chat while shooting tyranids. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is […]
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Apple Music gets new features in the fall with iOS 17
One of Apple’s services that received the most updates during WWDC was the music streaming service Apple Music, but what are the new features? First, we have Collaborative Playlists, where users will be able to collaborate on playlists with their family and friends. Another exciting addition is that Continuity Camera is coming to Apple TV […]
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Sega showcases Sonic Superstars
Sega has unveiled the new 2D game Sonic Superstars, where Sega’s mascot Sonic the Hedgehog takes center stage in a game that seems to blend both old and new elements. Based on the trailer, Sonic and his friends Tails, Knuckles, and Amy Rose can travel between the pixel graphics of the original Sonic game from […]
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Apple Maps finally gets offline support
Apple has showcased some news that comes with iOS 17, and the biggest of these is that Apple Maps finally gets support for offline navigation. With the new offline feature, Apple Maps users can download portions of maps and use them for navigation or other purposes even when the iPhone doesn’t have coverage. A similar […]
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MS Paint gets a dark mode in Windows 11
We’ve all been eagerly anticipating it, and soon we’ll finally have it – a dark mode for Paint in Windows 11. Microsoft has hinted that this mode has been in the works for several years now, but it appears that the mode is being tested by Windows Insiders. Just like other programs in Windows 11 […]
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This camera uses AI to create images
Just what we need! A “camera” without a lens that instead creates its own images using artificial intelligence. It’s developer Bjørn Karmann who has created the camera, whose viewfinder shows a real-time description of your current location, and when the user clicks and “takes a photo,” the camera generates an image based on the description. […]
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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum failed, that’s what the developers think too
The latest “Lord of the Rings” game didn’t quite live up to expectations. The developers are now apologizing. “The Lord of the Rings: Gollum” was released on Thursday for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The reception has been less than favorable, and Gollum’s adventure in Middle-earth could very well be a contender for the worst game […]
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Second Trailer: No Hard Feelings
In the comedy No Hard Feelings, Jennifer Lawrence is playing the Uber driver Maddie really needs money to save her family home. A slightly weird proposal comes from the parents of Percy, who are willing to pay Jennifer to date their son. No Hard Feelings is released on June 23rd 2023.
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Trailer: Hijack
Told in real time, Hijack is a tense thriller that follows the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London over a seven-hour flight, and as authorities on the ground scramble for answers. Starring and executive produced by SAG Award winner and Emmy Award nominee Idris Elba, Hijack was created by […]
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OpenAI invests in a Norwegian robotics company
OpenAI, the company behind the development of ChatGPT, is one of the companies that has invested $23.5 million in the Norwegian robotics company 1X. Previously known as Halodi Robotics, 1X has been developing technology for humanoid robots for eight years. The robot being developed by 1X is called NEO, and the company hopes that it […]
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Android app recorded users every 15 minutes
The Android app iRecorder Screen Recorder, which started as an innocent screen recording app, reportedly began recording one minute of audio every 15 minutes and transmitting these recordings via an encrypted link to the developer’s server. The app was initially released in September 2021, but it was about a year later that it began recording […]
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Virgin Orbit shuts down the company
Richard Branson’s satellite launch company, Virgin Orbit, is now filing for bankruptcy after being kept on life support for several months. Following a failed satellite launch earlier this year, the company announced in March that it would pause its operations. Just a few weeks after the pause, news came out that Virgin Orbit would put […]
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SEGA unveils Total War: Pharaoh
Yesterday, Creative Assembly and Sega announced their new Total War game, Total War: Pharaoh. As the name suggests, this strategy game will take place in ancient Egypt, where players must strive to seize power from other factions. In addition to enemies and such, players in this game must also beware of natural disasters that can […]
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Generative AI comes to Photoshop
Adobe announced today that it is integrating even more AI-based functionality into its image editing program, Photoshop. The latest addition to Photoshop is an integration of Adobe’s Firefly, a text-to-image AI that Photoshop users can use to edit and add objects to their images. You can see an example of what is possible to create […]
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Standing ovations in Cannes for Scorsese’s new film
Martin Scorsese’s new film “Killers of the Flower Moon” received a nine-minute standing ovation from the audience at the Cannes Film Festival after the film ended, marking the longest standing ovation in the festival’s history. The film is set in 1920s northeastern Oklahoma and revolves around the murders of members of the Native American Osage […]
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Apple rejected nearly two million apps last year
Apple has now released its first transparency report for the App Store following a settlement with a group of developers in 2021, where Apple agreed to provide more detailed information about transparency in the App Store. Interestingly, Apple has decided to provide more information than what was required as part of the agreements with developers. […]
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Russia bans film by Swedish director
Deadline reports that Russia has banned screenings of the film Holy Spider directed by Swedish filmmaker Ali Abbasi. The film started screening in Russia on May 11, but just a week after its premiere, it was pulled from theaters on the order of the Russian Ministry of Culture. According to the ministry, the film is […]
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Pixel 7a performs well at JerryRigEverything
The last time a Google Pixel phone visited JerryRigEverything didn’t go very well – the Pixel 7 Pro didn’t quite pass the infamous “bend” test as well as hoped. Now, however, Google has taken the opportunity for redemption with the Pixel 7a, which withstands the stress test without any issues. Additionally, the phone also appears […]
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Logitech collaborates with iFixit for repairs
Logitech is the latest company to announce a partnership with DIY specialists iFixit, aiming to make it easier for users to repair their own devices. The two companies will offer items such as spare parts, batteries, and repair guides for products that have reached the end of their warranty. The initiative will begin this summer, […]
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Humanity is now released
This week, the new puzzle game Humanity was released by Enhance, the studio led by Tetsuya Mizuguchi, known for games such as Rez, Lumines, and Tetris Effect. In this visually intriguing action puzzle game, players control a luminous Shiba Inu and give commands to a large crowd to solve various challenging puzzles. The game has […]
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Keep track of evening light with Skylight Forecast
There are plenty of apps that allow photographers to keep track of when the light is best in the evening, but the new app Skylight Forecast, which does just that, is remarkable as it comes from the creators of one of the most popular camera apps on iOS – Halide. Skylight Forecast allows users to […]
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Google’s Pixel phones may soon be used as dashcams
Google’s Pixel phones are already among the “smartest” phones on the market, and Google continues this trend with an upcoming update that will allow the phones to function as dashcams in cars. 9to5Google has discovered this upcoming feature in an APK for the “Personal Safety” app, where the recording feature will automatically start when your […]
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Lego showcases an impressive Batman build
Lego, in collaboration with DC Comics, has developed an impressive new building set based on Batman’s headquarters, the Batcave. The building set is called “Batcave – Shadow Box” and, in its design, resembles a black brick wall with the Batman logo. However, it can be opened up, revealing a parking space for the Batmobile, as […]