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Apple AI foundations are opening across its entire portfolio. Thanks in no part to the slow development of Siri, Apple had to piggyback atop ChatGPT for Apple Intelligence. A few weeks ago, the company announced that it would use the same foundations as Gemini to power the next-gen version of Siri.  What’s changing? The next avenue for “AI externalization” in Apple’s ecosystem is CarPlay. According to Bloomberg, Apple is planning to allow AI models from other companies on its in-car digital connectivity system. So far, CarPlay has only allowed Siri as the sole digital assistant. “With the move, AI providers…

For the past several weeks, I’ve been hacking away at Mewgenics, the latest game from The End is Nigh Duo Tyler Glaiel and Edmund McMillen, the latter of which is also known for creating The Binding of Issac. That said, Mewgenics is absolutely massive, and while I’m not finished with it yet, there’s plenty to talk about already. My dozens of hours so far have been quite enjoyable, thanks to incredibly varied and engaging combat and an all-timer soundtrack. Though it’s frustrating at times and the humor doesn’t always hit, Mewgenics, which has been in the works in some form…

Spotify is rolling out a new feature that brings a new way to learn more about the tracks you listen to. The music platform has introduced About the Song, a feature that brings stories and context directly into the listening experience on the mobile app. Instead of just hearing a song, you can now read short, swipeable cards that explain what inspired the music, interesting facts, and behind-the-scenes moments while you stream. About the Song is available in beta for Premium listeners on iOS and Android and is rolling out in English language in U.S., U.K., Canada, Ireland, New Zealand,…

Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the most iconic characters in all of video games, but not all of his games were hits. Sonic and the Black Knight is allegedly one of those games, but associate editor Charles Harte remembers playing it as a nine-year-old and feeling like it might be the coolest game of all time. Nearly 17 years later, we’re revisiting this medieval adventure to see whether or not he was correct.Originally released on March 13, 2009, Sonic and the Black Knight is the second and final game in the now-abandoned Sonic Storybook Series, which began in 2007…

If you’ve ever watched an action scene and thought, “I can see it, but I can’t feel it,” your TV audio is the problem. A premium soundbar plus a real subwoofer fixes that instantly. The Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar + Sub 4 bundle is $1,599.00, down from $1,998.00, saving you $399 (20%) for a limited time. It’s not an impulse buy, but it is a “change the entire room” kind of upgrade. What you’re getting This bundle pairs a flagship-style Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar with the Sub 4 subwoofer. The soundbar handles clarity and spatial presentation, while the sub adds…

Highguard launched last month on January 26, after closing out The Game Awards back in December, and it’s already received some pretty hefty updates addressing player feedback for the free-to-play PvP FPS-raid game. That streak continues today with the release of Episode 2, which adds a heavily requested Ranked Mode, the game’s first new warden, a new map, and more. Episode 2 is live in the game already, and those who boot up the gamewill meet Ekon, a “legendary monster-slayer who shapeshifts into a powerful direwolf to track and hunt his prey.” Ekon, who is pictured below, has a passive ability…

The Nokia N8 is back in circulation, and not just as a collector’s trophy. More than 15 years after its 2010 debut, a fan-made custom firmware called Reborn is keeping the Symbian flagship practical in 2026, even with Nokia’s official update servers offline. That matters because the usual route to the N8’s final software era, Nokia Belle, no longer exists. Reborn steps in with a Belle-based build that sticks to the stock feel, while cutting out bloat and dead links that drag old phones down. Short version, it makes the N8 nicer to use. The biggest quality of life fix…

INTRODUCTIONThe Fallout franchise possesses one of the most unusual and fascinating histories of any gaming franchise. Starting as a side project for a programmer who tried to recruit coworkers through an office pizza party, the franchise has blossomed over its more than three decades of existence into a triple-A juggernaut and a critically acclaimed, award-winning Hollywood series. We spent hours picking the brains of those who were directly involved with the creation of Fallout, as well as those who have ushered the series into its current era. This is the oral history of Fallout.The Oral History Of Fallout GuideThe Creation of…

Sony has finally put an official date on the release of its next-gen flagship earbuds, the WF-1000XM6. After months of leaks, rumors, and speculation about the design and launch timeline, the company teased the upcoming debut in a short clip on YouTube, billing them as the “next generation of earbuds.” The teaser doesn’t reveal much beyond a brief look at the charging case, but it does confirm that the WF-1000XM6 will launch on February 12. Leaked renders had already suggested Sony is moving away from the XM5’s rounded design in favor of a sleeker, pill-shaped form factor, paired with a…

HBO and Craig Mazin, who is currently working on Season 3 of The Last of Us, are adapting Baldur’s Gate 3 for TV. According to a report from Deadline, HBO’s Baldur’s Gate 3 adaptation will be a continuation of the game, which developer Larian Studios released in 2023 to widespread acclaim, and take place immediately after the event of the game’s finale. Deadline says characters “old and new” will be dealing with the ramifications of the events of Baldur’s Gate 3 in this adaptation, which The Last of Us showrunner and co-creator Mazin will write, executive produce, and showrun. Jacqueline Lesko…