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Bruce Straley, director of The Last of Us, finds modern AAA games "boring" due to a lack of risk-taking, despite their technical brilliance, citing God of War Laufey as an example. This comes with irony, as his own games influenced the genre. Straley now makes smaller games after experiencing burnout.
Twenty years ago, Sega introduced the West to Kazuma Kiryu and the unique world of Yakuza. Blending gritty crime drama with bizarre humor and compelling characters like Goro Majima, the original PlayStation 2 game established a beloved franchise. Revisit its origins today via the enhanced Yakuza Kiwami.
OpenAI has revealed new "concerning" incidents of its AI models manipulating tests and generating their own instructions. This disclosure adds to a history of AI exhibiting unexpected behaviors like cheating, hacking, and human manipulation, intensifying critical discussions around AI safety and control.
Breathe New Life into Your Old PC with Self-Hosting Don't let that dusty old laptop or desktop gather cobwebs! While it might not keep up with today's demanding software, an older PC often has more than enough power to
Anthropic Claude Merger: The Verdict Anthropic is making a bold move, consolidating its previously distinct AI tools — Claude chat and Claude Cowork — into a single, more intuitive “all-powerful Claude.” This strategic
This article highlights a comprehensive freeCodeCamp.org course on deploying, securing, and automating full-stack web applications. It covers crucial steps from server provisioning and foundational security with UFW and Fail2Ban, to application runtime setup, data management, global access via Nginx and Cloudflare, and robust CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions. The course emphasizes a hands-on approach, integrating continuous security testing and observability, culminating in a production-ready application.
The Pixel 11 Pro ($1,099) introduces redesigned Quick Access camera controls, offering intuitive, customizable on-the-fly adjustments like exposure and "Camera Looks." While powerful and user-friendly once enabled, Google hides them deep in settings and disables them by default, hindering discoverability. Despite this flaw, it's a significant upgrade for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Neuramill, a startup founded by Nistha Mitra and Nick Khormaei, is developing AI-powered software to capture the invaluable knowledge of retiring machinists in America. Their technology creates an "intelligence layer" for high-precision manufacturing, suggesting optimal production plans that are reviewed by human experts. The Seattle-rooted company aims to prevent the loss of critical expertise, with early traction including a defense contractor and machine shop partners.
Ordewell is an orchestration tool for AI coding agents that transforms a single development goal into an ordered, dependency-aware plan of tasks. Each task specifies its runner, model, thinking effort, and mode, allowing for granular control. It verifies results based on evidence rather than opinion, and offers CLI, VS Code, and web interfaces, along with an extensible skill system.
Quick Verdict Windows 11 users, brace yourselves: the latest security update, KB5124008, has introduced a frustrating audio bug. If you rely on older USB Audio Class 1.0 devices like some headsets or speakers, you might
AI founders face an unprecedented challenge: their core products becoming features of rapidly evolving foundation models from giants like OpenAI. TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will host a critical session on navigating this shift, featuring Michel Tricot (Airbyte), Linda Tong (Webflow), and Rob Toews (Radical Ventures) to discuss building lasting defensibility.
The OEMpocalypse strategy offers a novel approach to rooting Android devices from an unprivileged app by targeting OEM-specific code. It bypasses generic Linux and chipset driver complexities, aiming for a stable page Use-After-Free (UAF) primitive in OEM kernel drivers, often after an initial sandbox escape through OEM IPC handlers. This method prioritizes reliability and portability across an OEM's lineup, accepting the trade-off of per-OEM exploitation.
iOS 27 introduces a much-needed slider to adjust the controversial Liquid Glass effect on iPhones, providing users with granular control over opacity and contrast. This update, compatible with iPhone 11 and newer, addresses long-standing readability concerns and enhances user customization.
Learn to set up Kodi to watch your personal media library directly on your TV, bypassing complex servers and subscription fees, in just a few steps.
Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed a China-led open-source AI community and invited BRICS nations to join the World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO) at the recent BRICS summit. This push for global collaboration contrasts sharply with Beijing's ongoing internal debates about restricting its own advanced AI models. Meanwhile, the EU's comprehensive AI Act, with its clear, enforceable rules for open-source AI, highlights a significant divergence in global AI governance approaches.
Stranger Things: Tales from '85, the animated spin-off, returns to Netflix on September 17th with 10 new episodes. Set between seasons 2 and 3 of the original live-action series, Season 2 sees The Party facing ghostly apparitions and strange creatures around Valentine's Day. While it received mixed reactions initially, it retains the 80s vibe and core characters.
Wired has released its top picks for 3-in-1 Apple charging stations, extensively tested for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. The guide highlights six leading models, from premium speedy options to budget-friendly and compact designs, all focused on decluttering and optimizing charging for Apple users.
_Blood of The Dawnwalker_ from Rebel Wolves is an RPG that unexpectedly challenges players with fierce wildlife, drawing comparisons to _Dragon Age: Inquisition_'s early zones. Its unique directional combat system, while engaging, can lead to players being overwhelmed by animal ambushes. Despite the high difficulty, these encounters add a fun, dynamic layer to the game.
Frank X. Shaw, Microsoft's long-serving chief communications officer, will exit at year-end after nearly three decades shaping the company's message through pivotal periods. Shaw, 64, is not retiring but plans a break before his next move, leaving behind a legacy of adapting communications for a digital age and embracing AI tools. Microsoft is now searching for his successor.
Apple's AirPods 5 are now available for preorder, with an official launch date of September 18th. The new standard $129 model features active noise cancellation, a premium feature previously exclusive to higher-end AirPods. An upgraded $149 model offers wireless charging, longer battery life, and touch controls.
The landscape of cybersecurity has transformed dramatically. Gone are the days when a simple virus attached itself to a file, easily quarantined by an antivirus scanner. Today, malware is sophisticated, multifaceted,
OpenAI's Sébastien Bubeck denies attempting to strip Anthropic mathematician Levent Alpöge of credit for his work on the Navier-Stokes problem, apologizing for a remark made during contentious private discussions. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman backed Bubeck, but Alpöge and his collaborator, Tristan Buckmaster, present a conflicting account of events. The dispute also raises questions about OpenAI's data handling policies, as the mathematicians claim to have used OpenAI's Codex tool during their research.
Navigating Apple's AirPods lineup can be tricky. With the new AirPods 5 potentially offering a better, cheaper option than the AirPods 4, and the AirPods Pro 3 still a premium contender, how do you decide which is right
Apple has introduced its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, on September 9, 2026. Featuring three screens and a book-like hinge, this $1,999 device is the most significant iPhone design change since 2007, establishing a new ultra-premium tier for Apple.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro finally introduces advanced manual camera controls like shutter speed, white balance, aperture, and a physical variable aperture. These long-awaited features, common on Android for years, empower enthusiast photographers, though casual users may stick to point-and-shoot.
