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Pokémon lawyers won’t sue DHS for that video, former legal head predicts
Yesterday afternoon, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a piece of disgusting propaganda that glorifies the concept of a militarized police state forcefully entering people’s homes and businesses and leading them away in handcuffs and zip ties — all set to the classic Pokémon theme song and using numerous pieces of obviously copyrighted […]
Here are 25 great deals you can snag ahead of Amazon’s fall Prime Day event
Amazon recently announced that its fall Prime Day sale — once again dubbed Prime Big Deal Days — will kick off on Tuesday, October 7th, and run through October 8th. While you have a few weeks to get your wishlist in order, the retailer isn’t waiting for the main event to roll out the savings. […]
Alien: Earth’s beefy tablets were inspired by Sony’s classic Watchman
Though technology has always played an important role in the Alien franchise, FX's Alien: Earth series is the first chapter to really dig into the inner workings of the tech companies responsible for unleashing xenomorphs onto humanity. To corporations like Weyland-Yutani and its competitors, the show's aliens present an opportunity to develop products that could […]
Palworld is getting a farming spinoff
Palworld won’t hit 1.0 until next year, but developer Pocketpair is already announcing a farming spinoff: Palworld: Palfarm. Basically, it sounds like the Palworld version of farming simulator games like Stardew Valley. “Each Pal will lend a hand in farm work by making use of their unique abilities,” Pocketpair says in a press release. “From […]
Trump escalates crackdown by designating ‘Antifa’ a domestic terror group
The Trump administration’s crackdown on perceived left-wing threats following the death of Charlie Kirk continued on Monday evening, with Donald Trump announcing an executive order titled “Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization.” The order directs federal departments and agencies to “investigate, disrupt, and dismantle any and all illegal operations — especially those involving terrorist […]
Facebook Dating tries using AI to end ‘swipe fatigue’
Facebook Dating is getting new AI features to help users avoid “swipe fatigue,” Meta announced today. The new features include a new “dating assistant” AI chatbot that helps you find potential matches as well as a new “Meet Cute” feature that automatically matches you with someone using a “personalized” algorithm. With the dating assistant, you […]
‘Silent Hill ƒ’ Review: A Beautiful & Horrific Redefining Moment For The Iconic Franchise
Konami's Silent Hill franchise has been dormant for a long time, leaving fans wondering if their beloved survival horror franchise will ever get a new entry. With the arrival of Silent Hill ƒ, the franchise gets some new life, and a bona fide classic since Silent Hill 2.
A ‘global call for AI red lines’ sounds the alarm about the lack of international AI policy
On Monday, more than 200 former heads of state, diplomats, Nobel laureates, AI leaders, scientists, and others all agreed on one thing: There should be an international agreement on “red lines” that AI should never cross — for instance, not allowing AI to impersonate a human being or self-replicate. They, along with more than 70 organizations […]
Nothing Ear (3) Unveiled: A Sound Upgrade in a Sleek New Case
SummaryNothing's Ear (3) earbuds feature a new aluminum case with a Super Mic systemThe earbuds boast 45 dB Smart ANC, which is a significant upgrade from the Ear (2) , complete with 10 hours of playbackAvailable for pre-order nowFollowing the success of its Headphone (1) and Phone (3), Nothing has unveiled its third-generation true wireless earbuds: the Ear (3). Building on the transparent design DNA of the Ear (2), the Ear (3) introduces key upgrades in materials, audio performance and usability.The most striking update is a new charging case crafted entirely from recycled aluminum, replacing the Ear (2)’s plastic shell. The earbuds retain their minimalist housing, now elevated with refined metal accents. A dedicated “Talk” button on the case activates Nothing’s Super Mic system—a dual-m...
Windows 11 is getting a video wallpaper feature
Microsoft has started testing the ability to use video wallpapers on Windows 11. The feature has been spotted in the latest builds of Windows 11, and allows you to set video files like MP4 or MKV as your desktop wallpaper background. The videos play every time you view your desktop, much like third-party solutions like […]
Silent Hill F has two killer ingredients: mystery and rage
Even suffused in otherworldly fog, Silent Hill F's picturesque period setting gleams with authenticity. Traditional hardwood buildings line narrow alleyways, while babbling brooks and small footpaths crisscross soaking paddy fields. The ephemera of 1960s everyday life is everywhere: glossy magazines, vintage toasters, exquisite flower arrangements. Yet beyond this moody sense of place, the details that […]
The foldable iPhone might look like two iPhone Airs stuck together
While it seems like a foregone conclusion that there will be a foldable iPhone, possibly late next year, there hasn’t been much info about what it would look like. In the latest installment of his Power On newsletter Mark Gurman says he’s being told it will look more or less like two iPhone Airs stuck […]
