Authorities in Australia are contemplating tougher measures to prevent minors from interacting with AI conversational tools. According to Reuters, officials might compel digital marketplaces to restrict access to AI applications lacking mechanisms for age confirmation to limit adult-oriented material, with a potential enforcement date of March 9. "The eSafety office…
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Anthropic has introduced a previously premium capability to the free version of its Claude AI. During future interactions, users can now enable the system to draw on prior exchanges for more relevant responses. The company initially added persistent recall to the chatbot in August of the previous year, followed by…
The Call of Duty franchise is set to launch a fresh battle royale experience this month. This well-known first-person shooter series plans to roll out Black Ops Royale, available at no cost, starting March 13. This new variant draws inspiration from Blackout, the initial battle royale offering in the franchise…
SpaceX's Starlink service is preparing to deploy its upgraded satellite fleet, aiming to deliver performance on par with ground-based internet infrastructure. At the Mobile World Congress keynote, company leaders outlined the strategy for transitioning to the V2 satellite series. Starlink Mobile aims to deliver seamless, landline-style access via satellites, according…
The social media platform X is introducing an integrated 'Paid Partnership' tag option, allowing content creators to mark promotional posts without depending on manual hashtag methods. This update, revealed by Nikita Bier, the company's product lead, includes a simple switch that inserts the notice right under the main text of…
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The Analogue Pocket, a popular retro gaming device, has seen its early batches completely depleted due to high demand. The manufacturer has revealed that fresh units, including the accompanying dock, will become available again shortly. Reservations begin on March 4 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time, and delivery is scheduled to…
AI-created visuals are gaining popularity, yet they remain ineligible for copyright protection under US law. On Monday, the nation's highest court turned down an appeal concerning the copyright status of an AI-assisted piece of art. This decision upholds a previous ruling by a lower court that denied the registration request.
Nintendo has set a date for its next Indie World Showcase, which will air as a live broadcast on March 3 at 9 AM ET. According to the company, the presentation will feature approximately 15 minutes focused on announcements and developments for independent titles heading to the Nintendo Switch 2…
Following its acquisition by Warner Bros. Discovery, Skydance-Paramount intends to integrate Paramount+ and HBO Max into one unified streaming platform. During a Monday investor conference, CEO David Ellison announced that this merged service would reach more than 200 million users, enabling stronger rivalry against leading direct-to-consumer competitors. Ellison explained, 'The…
Surprisingly, fans can soon enjoy the classic Banjo-Kazooie using only a D-pad on a portable console set for 2026 release. HyperMegaTech! has teamed up with Rare Ltd., the iconic British studio behind the Banjo-Kazooie series and the modern hit Sea of Thieves, to unveil the Super Pocket Rare Edition. This…
The Mobile World Congress 2026 begins on March 2 and runs until March 5, though several product reveals have surfaced prior to the official opening. This yearly gathering reliably introduces a wide array of smartphones, computers, and slates, alongside anticipated robotics, various devices, and significant artificial intelligence developments. Beyond the…
{"title": "Alaska Advances Legislation to Combat AI-Created Child Exploitation and Limit Youth Social Media Access", "body": ["Alaska's House of Representatives approved HB47 with full consensus, enacting broad regulations on minors' interactions with social media platforms while prohibiting the creation and sharing of damaging AI-generated depictions of children."], ["Initially, the legislation…
Enthusiasts of Bloodborne might be disappointed by news of a declined remake proposal, though the idea isn't entirely dismissed. The studio Bluepoint Games, recently shuttered by Sony and known for handling various PlayStation remasters, proposed updating the iconic Gothic horror role-playing game early in 2025. However, FromSoftware, the original creator,…
In conjunction with the worldwide debut of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Xiaomi revealed an enhanced partnership with Leica. Leica's CEO, Matthias Harsch, presented the new Leitzphone on stage, marking a more intensive joint effort compared to the 17 Ultra by Leica, which is a separate model. If this seems puzzling,…
{"title": "Hands-On Review of Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Superior Photography Tools with Questionable US Availability", "body": ["Major Chinese smartphone manufacturers keep pushing boundaries with premium devices that often remain unavailable in the American market. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra exemplifies this trend, emphasizing advanced imaging hardware, large-capacity power sources, and limited international…
{"title": "Indie Gaming Spotlight: Steam Next Fest Demos, Fresh Witcher Variant, and Notable Releases","body":["During Steam Next Fest, players have access to thousands of demos for forthcoming titles in the indie sector. This event runs through Monday, offering a prime opportunity to explore upcoming projects. Among the standout experiences is the…
OpenAI has finalized a contract with the U.S. Defense Department allowing its AI systems to operate within the organization's infrastructure, as announced by CEO Sam Altman via a post on X. Altman highlighted two key safety guidelines from OpenAI: bans on large-scale domestic monitoring and requirements for human oversight in…
U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed every federal department to discontinue reliance on Claude and additional offerings from Anthropic, intensifying a tense dispute between the Defense Department and the firm concerning protections for artificial intelligence. In a Friday afternoon message on Truth Social, Trump announced a six-month transition timeline for…
{"title": "Federal Regulator Clears Path for Charter to Buy Cox in $34.5 Billion Deal", "body": ["The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has cleared the proposed combination of two major cable operators, Charter Communications and Cox Communications. In May 2025, Charter revealed its plan to purchase Cox for $34.5 billion, aiming to…
The ongoing rivalry between Netflix and the Paramount Skydance consortium in their efforts to take over Warner Bros. Discovery appears to be reaching a conclusion after months of intense negotiations. Warner Bros. Discovery announced that its board views the most recent proposal from Paramount Skydance as superior. The company allowed…
iFi, an audio equipment manufacturer, has launched its latest digital-to-analog converter, the GO Link 2, which is more compact and weighs less than the prior version while priced at just $59. This device links to mobile phones or audio sources through a USB-C connection, enhancing the sound quality for users…
{"title": "Fintech Giant Block Plans Major Workforce Reduction Exceeding 4,000 Positions to Embrace AI Advancements", "body": ["The company behind Square and Cash App, Block, has joined a wave of firms implementing staff reductions, prioritizing artificial intelligence technologies over human roles. Under the guidance of Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, the…
A rebooted incarnation of RedOctane Games, known for developing the initial Guitar Hero title, has released an initial preview video for its upcoming rhythm-based title, Stage Tour. The original iteration of the studio ceased operations under Activision in 2010 but has been revived recently by Embracer Freemode to launch a…
Meta has initiated legal proceedings against individuals and organizations operating three fraudulent networks that employed celebrity photos and AI-generated videos to direct users toward deceptive websites. The firm indicates these operations were headquartered in China and Brazil, with campaigns aimed at audiences in the United States, Japan, and various other…
NATO has determined that Apple's iPhone and iPad meet the necessary security standards following thorough evaluations conducted by German authorities, allowing their use at the alliance's restricted classified tier. The testing was carried out by Germany's Federal Office for Information Security, known as BSI. This agency initially certified the iPhone…
Gaming review platform Metacritic has taken down a critique of Resident Evil Requiem after determining it came from artificial intelligence, according to a Kotaku article. The piece appeared on the British site VideoGamer, seemingly authored by a fabricated AI persona instead of an actual writer. Detecting AI authorship with absolute…
Although Remedy has yet to announce timelines for its upcoming Max Payne remakes, gamers craving a dose of noir storytelling in the interim should watch for Samson: A Tyndalston Story from Liquid Swords, now scheduled for an April 8 debut. Marking the inaugural project from a team established by Christofer…
A notable collaboration has formed between Apple and Netflix to distribute Formula 1 content. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the agreement enables Netflix to broadcast the Canadian Grand Prix in May alongside Apple TV, while both services will feature the eighth season of the documentary series Drive to Survive.
eBay has revealed plans to reduce its international workforce by approximately 800 positions. The company explained in a statement, covered by Bloomberg, that it is reallocating resources throughout its operations and reshaping its organizational framework to better match key strategic objectives, resulting in the elimination of select employee roles. This…