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Apple seems ready to kill the dreaded “No Service” label, as the purported iPhone 18 Pro models could take a major leap in satellite connectivity, not just for emergencies (as it has been the case so far), but also for everyday use cases. Previously, iPhone users had to point the device at the sky (with a clear view of the horizon) to send an SOS signal to the emergency services. However, the upcoming iPhones (only the Pro models) could solve that problem for once and for all. Goodbye “No Service”? The magic comes from Apple’s in-house C2 5G modem (via…
Today’s PlayStation State of Play kicked off the reveal of a sequel to 2021’s Kena: Bridge of Spirits. Titled Kena: Scars of Kosmora, the adventure sees an older Kena travel to a new land, and it’s coming this year.In Scars of Kosmora Kena, now older and more famous, travels to a mysterious new island in search of a cure for an affliction and to reconnect with a long-lost friend. Unfortunately, a powerful corruption fractures her staff, so she must master a new and forgotten form of Spirit Guiding that allows her to command the elements. Most interestingly, the trailer does not…
Folks over at Android Authority have pieced together an animation from an early build of One UI 9, Samsung’s version of Android 17, and it gives us the new form factor and the design of the purported Wide Fold. The outlet has shared what appears to be an introductory device animation, depicting a swipe-up gesture on the cover screen that reveals a list-type content, then the handset unfolds, and the content expands on the main screen. A familiar animation, but an unfamiliar shape What other details does the animation reveal? First, the Wide Fold’s cover screen could come with a…
Ubisoft in partnership with developer Digital Eclipse (Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, Tetris Forever) announced today Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition and it releases tomorrow, February 13 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC for $19.99.Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition is billed as a celebration of 30 years of Rayman, but focuses on the very first Rayman game that released on PlayStation (and a few other platforms) back in 1995. Anniversary Edition doesn’t radically remaster the original game, but rather includes the PlayStation, Atari Jaguar, MS-DOS, Game Boy Advance, and Game Boy Color versions of the game. It also includes a “never-before-playable”…
Five years after shutting down facial recognition on Facebook over privacy concerns, Meta is preparing to bring the technology back – this time through its smart glasses. According to reports, the company is developing a feature internally called “Name Tag” that would allow wearers of its Ray-Ban Meta glasses to identify people in real time using facial recognition, with assistance from its built-in AI system. Meta had previously discontinued facial recognition for photo tagging in 2021, citing the need to find the “right balance” between innovation and privacy. Now, as its wearable ambitions expand, the company appears ready to revisit…
The 29th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards took place yesterday, February 12, and the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has declared its winners. Continuing its stellar awards run, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 walked away with the most awards, with wins in five categories, including Game of the Year. Ghost of Yōtei also performed well as the second-most nominated title behind Clair Obscur. Other titles such as Blue Prince, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and Hades II also received recognition, and the event also saw former Naughty Dog president Evan Wells inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame.Here’s the list of…
Recent research into artificial intelligence’s emotional capabilities indicates that AI chatbots – long dismissed as rule-based and mechanical – may be better at recognizing empathetic patterns in text-based communication than many humans. This shift is emerging as large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Gemini and other generative systems are increasingly used in everyday interactions, from customer service to mental-health support. A study published in Nature Machine Intelligence found that AI models can evaluate the subtleties of empathic communication nearly as well as human experts and significantly better than non-expert people. Researchers analysed hundreds of real text conversations involving emotional…
James Bond gets a virtual origin story in 007 First Light, and in today’s story trailer, we got a look at the drama, action, and espionage IO Interactive has been cooking up.Shown during today’s Sony State of Play, 007 First Light’s story trailer spotlights numerous famous faces and characters in IO’s take on Bond. Alongside enigmatic villains and potential femme fatales, there looks to be plenty of sneaking, subterfuge, and explosions. It’s not like the mission always goes smoothly for Bond, right?007 First Light is set for a May 27, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For more on…
The latest trailer for Star Wars: Galactic Racer showcased more impressive gameplay, cited the Galactic League, and teased a little bit of what to expect from the story. The trailer also showed some first-person racing, destruction, tracks that aren’t covered in sand, destroyed Star Destroyers, and some speeder bikes. The big tease, however, was when the trailer showed off a proper podracer vehicle on the track.Star Wars: Galactic Racer is coming 2026, but we still don’t have an exact date.
Diesel is dipping back into the early-2000s style playbook through its new wired earphones that look like they belong clipped to your jeans more than your ears. The new Diesel 60458 wired earbuds feature a heavy metallic chain design that closely resembles the wallet chains that were once a staple of early-2000s denim culture. The earbuds have a silver finish, and the chains running along the cable feature signature Diesel charms that are made from materials such as aluminum, zinc, metal alloys, and ABS. A fashion accessory that also plays music Once you look past the industrial styling, the Diesel…