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The long-awaited Ark 2 was announced in 2020, and after a lengthy wait with minimal updates and a few delays, it finally has a new release window. Unfortunately, it’s still a few years away, but we now have a better idea as to why and what to expect from the upcoming sequel.In an interview with Epic Games’ Brian Crecente, Studio Wildcard co-founder Jeremy Stieglitz confirmed that Ark 2 is now planned to launch in 2028. This was revealed during publisher Snail Games’ Investor Day. He also explains the studio’s approach to releasing Ark 2, and how it wants to incorporate…
The best Samsung smartphone in the market, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, features a 5,000 mAh battery. Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max, on the other hand, also features a similar battery cell. While both of these phones deliver excellent endurance, comfortably lasting a day with moderate use, an upcoming OnePlus smartphone could nearly match the combined battery capacity of the best Samsung and Apple phones on the market. According to the Indian tipster Abhishek Yadav, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus is gearing up to unveil a new smartphone (globally) with the codename “Volkswagen.” The smartphone will be powered by the Snapdragon…
HTC is leaning into a bet that your next pair of smartglasses shouldn’t force you into a single AI assistant. With its newly launched VIVE Eagle eyewear, the Taiwanese tech company is promoting an open AI strategy. As reported by Reuters, it lets wearers choose from multiple generative AI models, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, instead of locking you into one ecosystem. That’s a noticeably different pitch than what most rivals offer right now. To bring you up to speed, the VIVE Eagle went on sale in Hong Kong recently at approximately HK$3,988 (roughly $512), and HTC plans…
Google Chrome will soon let AI Mode access and understand what you’re reading and use that information to provide contextual answers to your questions. Spotted in the Chrome Canary builds by Windows Report, the “Ask Google about previous tab” lets the browser source content from your recent tabs when answering questions. Instead of treating each question separately, Chrome’s AI Mode will understand (or at least try to understand) your queries in the context of your browsing session, not just the tab you’re currently on, but also the previous one, letting you ask natural follow-up questions without starting from scratch. On…
Update, 12/22/25:A day after The Indie Game Awards 2025 ceremony, where Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won the coveted Game of the Year award, the team behind the show, Six One Indie, has announced that it has since retracted that award due to developer Sandfall Interactive’s use of generative AI in the game. Six One Indie has also retracted Clair Obscur’s Best Debut award for the same reason. As a result, the games in second place for those two awards are now the winners, meaning Blue Prince is the Game of the Year for The Indie Game Awards, and Sorry We’re Closed…
The promise and influence of artificial intelligence in the workplace is no longer theoretical. AI tools streamline processes, generate content, and surface insights at unprecedented speed. But for some professionals, the potential of AI can feel out of reach. Not because of technology limitations, but because they haven’t been taught how to use it. AI PCs are poised to change that. These next-gen devices are equipped with on-device AI optimization, natural language models, and smart workflows integrated into the OS. All massive productivity enhancers are redefining what digital work looks like. Employees will be able to learn a new skill…
After showcasing its camera chops with the recently released Find X9 Pro, Oppo appears to be on a mission to raise the bar even higher with the upcoming Find X9 Ultra. According to a fresh leak, the company could equip the device with an even more capable camera system that could give Apple and Samsung a serious run for their money. In a recent post on Weibo, tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed that the Find X9 Ultra will feature dual 200MP cameras. The device’s 200MP main camera is rumored to offer better low-light performance than a one-inch type sensor,…
GeForce NOW is set to begin enforcing the GeForce NOW 100-hour cap on January 1, introducing a monthly playtime limit that changes how some subscribers plan their gaming time. The immediate question is whether the cap changes anything for you right away, or whether you are effectively on a longer runway. A Redditor has already tried to make sense of the policy, posting a chart that estimates what it could cost to go past 100 hours based on tier and add-on assumptions. It’s useful for rough planning, but it is not the same thing as official terms. Who gets capped…
If you’re in the market for a new flagship phone and are eyeing OnePlus’ latest offering, you’d be glad to know that the OnePlus 15 is finally up for sale in the US. First unveiled in China back in October, the device made its international debut over a month ago. However, it did not hit store shelves in the US due to a regulatory hurdle. Early last month, OnePlus revealed that it was unable to secure device certifications for the OnePlus 15 in time for the international launch, citing delays caused by the government shutdown. At the time, the company…
The recent Disney-Google fallout went beyond YouTube TV subscribers losing access to all Disney channels. Disney also pulled its entire movie catalog from Google TV and YouTube and dropped support for Google from its movie syncing service, Movies Anywhere. Although the companies settled their disagreement by November 14 and restored all Disney channels on YouTube TV, Disney didn’t relist its movies on Google’s digital storefronts until the end of last month. Nearly a month later, users can now finally link their Google accounts to Movies Anywhere to access movies purchased from Google Play and YouTube. According to 9to5Google, affected users…