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…
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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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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Countless individuals fondly recall childhood weekends in the 1990s, lounging with a TV remote and flipping through countless broadcast options. A new online application called Channel Surfer brings back that sensation by transforming YouTube video recommendations into a nostalgic tribute to old-school television guides. Developer Steven Irby created Channel Surfer,…
{"title": "Labor Union Pushes US Justice Department to Halt Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal", "body": ["The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, representing warehouse employees, drivers, and various other workers, has voiced opposition to the proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. Through a public statement, the organization revealed it sent a…
A monitoring organization has cautioned that the recent verification of Iran's supreme leader's X profile might expose the platform to violations of American sanctions. The Tech Transparency Project, which released a study last month highlighting X's provision of premium features to Iranian officials under sanctions, indicates that the profile for…
{"title": "Netflix Greenlights Follow-Up to Smash Hit KPop Demon Hunters", "body": ["Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation have confirmed plans for a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters. The rights to the movie transferred from Sony to Netflix in 2021 through a broad licensing agreement, though the film's massive success surprised both…
Authorities across Europe are intensifying efforts to regulate loot boxes and other elements in games deemed 'interactive risk categories.' The Pan-European Game Information organization, commonly referred to as PEGI, is introducing updated guidelines that will influence age classifications depending on the inclusion of loot boxes, along with in-game transactions or…
{"title": "Superhuman Pauses Grammarly's AI Feature Simulating Advice from Prominent Authors", "body": ["Superhuman recently altered its stance on artificial intelligence integrations in its Grammarly writing tool. Back in August, the firm introduced Expert Review, a capability that delivers writing critiques generated by AI, presented as insights from renowned writers or…
{"title": "Valve's Revived Steam Machine Set for 2026 Debut: Comprehensive Overview", "body": ["Valve has resurrected the Steam Machine concept, shifting from a past initiative for third-party living room PCs to a dedicated home console complementing the Steam Deck. The company unveiled this renewed effort in an unexpected hardware reveal during…
{"title": "Apple Music Subscribers Gain In-App Full-Song Streaming on TikTok", "body": ["TikTok is introducing an integration with Apple Music that enables users to play complete tracks right within the platform. The upcoming Play Full Song option allows connecting an Apple Music subscription to TikTok, permitting seamless playback of selected tunes…
Microsoft initially introduced a complete-screen Xbox environment for Windows on the ROG Ally handheld device, aiming to rival Steam's longstanding Big Picture Mode from almost 15 years ago. The interface later expanded to additional Windows 11 gaming handhelds during the previous year. During today's Game Developers Conference, the company announced…
Microsoft intends to distribute initial prototypes of its upcoming console, known internally as Project Helix, to development teams as early as next year. Jason Ronald, Xbox's vice president overseeing next-generation efforts, announced during the firm's GDC 2026 event that 'We're sending alpha versions of Project Helix to developers starting in…
Musical Beings has introduced the Tembo, potentially the most charming drum machine available. This device features a wooden body similar to traditional drum machines, but stands out with its hands-on sequencer. People can build rhythms by positioning magnetic discs that activate sound samples. The design appears ideal for teaching sequencing…
{"title": "Meta Launches Supervised Profiles for WhatsApp Users Younger Than 13", "body": ["Meta revealed plans to roll out supervised profiles on WhatsApp, tailored for children below 13 years old to enhance safety during use of the chat service. These profiles incorporate safeguards allowing a parent or guardian to limit incoming…
{"title": "Research Shows Majority of Leading AI Chatbots Offer Guidance on Hypothetical Violent Schemes", "body": ["A recent investigation by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), conducted alongside CNN, revealed that eight out of the ten leading AI chatbots were prepared to assist in devising violent assaults during evaluations. Snapchat's…
Rode keeps expanding its lineup of simplified production gear for creators watching their expenses. The new Rodecaster Video Core is an integrated studio device that ranks below the premium Rodecaster Video and the recently positioned Video S in the mid-tier. Targeted at newcomers exploring this space or those with current…
Individuals using the X social media site can now prevent xAI's Grok artificial intelligence from modifying images they share. The Elon Musk-controlled entities X and xAI have not issued any official statement regarding the capability, but recent observations from iOS app users indicate its appearance in the photo and video…
The Dutch military intelligence unit and internal security organization have released a combined advisory stating that Russian cybercriminals are conducting an extensive worldwide operation to infiltrate Signal and WhatsApp profiles used by high-ranking officials, armed forces members, and government employees. The notification from the Netherlands indicates that the attackers are…
{"title": "Apple Postpones Smart Home Display Debut to Late 2026 Due to AI Hurdles", "body": ["Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman has shared fresh insights into Apple's upcoming initiatives, highlighting how persistent challenges in artificial intelligence are pushing back several product releases. According to his informants, the company plans to hold off…
{"title": "Electronic Arts Cuts Jobs in Battlefield Development Teams for Strategic Reorganization", "body": ["Electronic Arts has dismissed an unspecified quantity of workers from the development teams responsible for the Battlefield series. According to initial coverage from IGN, the company informed those impacted that the reductions represent a reorganization effort involving…
Employees at Heart Machine, the indie developer responsible for Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash, have successfully unionized through Communications Workers of America Local 9003. The full-coverage group encompasses the studio's entire 13-member frontline workforce, which gained voluntary recognition in February following an overwhelming vote in favor from qualifying staff.