The report highlights that they are great for reading and handwriting notes, but not so great for doing all of that regular tablet stuff like checking emails and doomscrolling. Boox, however, has dropped a number of E Ink tablets that can access the Google Play Store, opening up users to…
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Minor enhancements in software updates can often yield significant gains in usability. Google has introduced an update to its Chrome browser that brings a bookmark toolbar to Android-based foldable phones and tablets. Noted first by 9to5Google, this addition aims to align the web surfing on bigger handheld screens closer to…
{"title": "NVIDIA Collaborates with Bolt to Develop Self-Driving Taxis Across Europe", "body": ["During the GTC 2026 event, NVIDIA and Bolt revealed a collaborative effort aimed at mutual benefits. Bolt will leverage NVIDIA's advanced tools, which would otherwise be expensive and challenging to develop independently. In return, NVIDIA secures a significant…
The enhanced version of Sony's PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology is being introduced through the latest PlayStation 5 Pro firmware update, which launches today. Sony previewed this enhancement in a blog post from last month. Such advancements highlight the value of investing in the upgraded hardware for gamers prioritizing…
{"title": "Teen Plaintiffs Launch Class Action Against xAI Over Grok's Alleged Use of Their Images in Child Exploitation Content", "body": ["xAI is encountering a class action suit in California from three adolescents who claim the company's Grok tool produced child sexual abuse material by incorporating their photographs. This legal challenge…
Following the recent debut of DLSS 4.5 at CES, NVIDIA revealed its forthcoming key upgrade in image upscaling, known as DLSS 5. The technology emphasizes artificial intelligence even more, with the company stating that it will embed realistic illumination and surface properties into pixels via an instantaneous neural rendering approach…
Bloomberg reports that a court decision requires game publisher Krafton to restore Ted Gill to his role as head of Unknown Worlds Entertainment. Last year, the firm dismissed Gill along with two fellow founders amid restructuring efforts tied to the highly awaited follow-up title, Subnautica 2. The judge in Delaware…
Reports indicate that Samsung plans to stop offering the Galaxy Z TriFold in South Korea starting March 17, just three months following its initial release, as covered by the local publication Dong-A Ilbo. The company has yet to verify this information, though Engadget has contacted them for clarification. Over in…
Apple's recent purchase of MotionVFX may signal planned upgrades for its Final Cut Pro software. The acquisition, confirmed via the developer's site and initially covered by MacRumors, involves a firm renowned for supplying plugins, templates, and visual effects to professionals in video production. While MotionVFX's offerings extend to platforms such…
Anticipation surrounds Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and fans will welcome the news that Warner Bros. Games has shortened the anticipation period. The title's debut shifts forward from May 29 to May 22, arriving on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Steam, and Epic Games Store. A version for…
For those with an extensive Playdate wishlist, this promotion offers a compelling reason to acquire some titles. Panic has launched discounts throughout the Playdate Catalog to mark its third anniversary. While most games remain affordably priced, expenses can mount during enthusiastic shopping sessions. The promotion began on March 5 and…
In a surprising development, human talent has stepped in to replace artificial intelligence in select roles. Patrick Söderlund, chief executive of Embark Studios, revealed to GamesIndustry.biz that the developer re-recorded certain AI-created audio segments in Arc Raiders using live performers, following the title's strong release last October. Söderlund highlighted the…
Anthropic is rolling out a short-term incentive to enhance access to its Claude AI amid surging demand, by providing twice the standard usage allowances during quieter times. Running from March 13 through March 27, this perk will benefit subscribers on Free, Pro, Max, and Team tiers with expanded limits during…
Roughly one month following the debut of Seedance 2.0 in China, which prompted legal notices from Disney and Paramount Skydance regarding the incorporation of protected content, ByteDance appears to have delayed the tool's availability outside the country. The Information reported this development, citing insights from two unidentified individuals familiar with…
Spotify has introduced a new way for listeners to shape their personalized recommendations. During a presentation at the SXSW conference, co-CEO Gustav Söderström revealed the Taste Profile capability, enabling individuals to adjust their preferences across music, audiobooks, and podcasts. This artificial intelligence-based tool remains in its testing phase and will…
A recent Wall Street Journal article suggests the Trump government had additional motivation to finalize the TikTok operations in America. The publication indicates that the administration stands to collect $10 billion overall from the agreement permitting TikTok's continued presence in the country. New stakeholders who purchased interests in TikTok's American…
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A Reuters article suggests that Meta may be on the verge of implementing one of the biggest staff cuts in its past. Sources cited by the news service reveal that the technology firm intends to reduce its employee base by roughly 20 percent. The piece notes that specifics such as…
The Digg platform has temporarily ceased activities mere months following the debut of its public beta version. In a statement on the site's main page, CEO Justin Mezzell revealed that SEO spam operations began targeting the site within hours of the beta's rollout. He noted that the online landscape today…
This edition features a selection of recent developments in the independent gaming scene. Several captivating titles launched over the past week, encompassing a portable adaptation of a deeply engaging experience and a pair of distinctly varied games sharing the same title. We begin by examining some highlights from the most…
According to a report from The Information, OpenAI intends to incorporate its Sora video creation tool straight into ChatGPT. The independent Sora application made a strong debut when released with Sora 2 back in September 2025, yet enthusiasm for this video-making service has waned over time due to restrictions on…
Meta's AI platform is poised for improvements in delivering global news material, driven by recent partnerships with media organizations. The firm revealed collaborations with overseas publications and shared further insights into its existing arrangement with News Corp. These pacts incorporate the French daily Le Figaro, Spain's Prisa media group, and…
{"title": "Adobe Reaches $75 Million Deal with US Authorities Over Subscription Cancellation Practices", "body": ["The US Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission filed a joint action in 2024 against Adobe, accusing the firm of intentionally complicating subscription cancellations and hiding the substantial early termination charges for monthly-billed annual plans.
Amid the competitive push by tech firms to embed AI in mobile devices, Nothing stood out by launching Essential Space for the Nothing Phone 3a in 2025. This intelligent application processes screenshots and audio clips to generate useful task lists and text versions, and the brand is now issuing a…
Apple's entry-level laptop emerges as the most serviceable in its lineup. The teardown experts at iFixit assigned the latest MacBook Neo a repairability rating of 6 out of 10. Such a mark might qualify as average in fields like gaming evaluations or academic tests, yet it marks the strongest score…
Meta plans to discontinue end-to-end encryption for Instagram's direct messaging feature. According to an update on the company's support site, this capability will cease to be available after May 8, 2026. In contrast to WhatsApp, Meta did not roll out encryption universally on Instagram or set it as the standard…
Amazon is increasing the cost of its ad-free Prime Video plan while restricting 4K UHD playback to a higher level. Effective April 10 in the United States, the renamed Prime Video Ultra option will be priced at $5 monthly, an increase from the previous $3 rate. The additional $2 fee…
The developer of Parallels Desktop, renowned for its virtualization platform that allows execution of Windows and alternative operating systems on Apple computers, has verified the software's compatibility with the MacBook Neo. Initially, questions arose regarding whether Apple's entry-level $600 portable computer had sufficient internal power to handle Windows applications, but…
ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, has found a method to obtain NVIDIA's cutting-edge AI hardware despite U.S. export limitations, as detailed in a Wall Street Journal article. The firm is collaborating with Aolani Cloud to construct Blackwell-based computing infrastructure in Malaysia. This arrangement is expected to provide ByteDance with…
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