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We’ve been enjoying The Blood of Dawnwalker, one of the year’s biggest games, but its release was a little rough around the edges. It took a lot of feedback from fans for developer Rebel Wolves to prioritize higher framerates at launch for consoles, but even then, the game certainly struggled at times on my PlayStation 5. Today, the game’s first major update drops, and it aims to smooth some of those performance issues and introduce a few quality-of-life features. The trailer above highlights combat-specific improvements, like improved targeting and animations, and a less restrictive camera. Rebel Wolves is also lowering the…
Ever notice how a good meal somehow tastes even better with the right song playing? Turns out that’s not just in your head, or rather, it actually is. Researchers at the University of Copenhagen found that your brain responds more strongly to taste when music plays alongside it, compared to tasting something in silence. The study, published in Nature, offers the first brain imaging proof of something scientists call sonic seasoning. How can music change the way your brain tastes food? The study scanned 28 participants using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to see how their brains reacted to music…
Chatbots have one talent I can’t stop noticing: they sound sure, even when they’re wrong. Usually, that’s merely annoying. When someone’s safety is on the line, it’s dangerous. A new NYU Tandon study tested four AI chatbots on real questions about being stalked or controlled through devices, and experts rated 86% of replies inaccurate, incomplete, or unsafe (via NYU Tandon). What did the chatbots get wrong? We’re talking about technology-facilitated abuse, basically when a partner or ex uses spyware, trackers, or compromised accounts to monitor or manipulate someone. With so few specialist help services available, it’s understandable that survivors turn…
Artificial intelligence has already changed people’s lives, both at home and at work, but what happens when people start treating AI as a replacement for their loved ones? Filmmaker Taika Waititi explores this terrifying idea with his new sci-fi movie, Klara and the Sun. Based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, the film follows Klara, a solar-powered “Artificial Friend” played by Jenna Ortega, as she bonds with Josie, a sick teenager. Klara and the Sun paints an unusual, unsettling portrait of a world with AI. Essentially The Wizard of Oz meets Blade Runner, Waititi’s dystopian film is filled with his…
The Nintendo Switch 2 has reportedly been jailbroken, and AI helped crack the code. Developer Sammy Hajhamid, aka pepsipu, used OpenAI’s Codex to help exploit the console, even modding Mario Kart World with the likes of Peter Griffin and Hatsune Miku. But before anyone celebrates an unlocked Nintendo playground, there’s a catch: the exploit is tethered, not a full-blown custom firmware jailbreak. AI helped crack the Switch 2, but it wasn’t a one-click job Pepsipu’s technical write-up describes a project that took roughly two weeks of work. Codex helped investigate vulnerabilities and develop parts of the exploit, while the developer…
The iPhone Duo reviews are out, and Apple’s foldable phone has earned plenty of praise for its polished hardware. However, experts have also criticized the loss of Face ID, since Apple switched to a Touch ID fingerprint sensor embedded in the side button. But Apple appears to be working on fixing the problem for the next-gen iPhone Duo. Why did Apple replace Face ID on the iPhone Duo? According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is testing iPhone Duo 2 units with an under-display Face ID module. Of course, it’s not certain Apple will make the switch, but there’s a strong…
Tesla is making steady progress toward letting owners turn their idle Model Y vehicles into a source of passive income. The automaker provided a concrete timeline during its latest earnings call and stated that the first customer cars could join its Robotaxi network in the second quarter of 2027. FSD V15 will bring unsupervised driving to customer cars During Tesla’s latest earnings call, Ashok Elluswamy, the company’s AI chief, said that the self-driving software powering its Cybercab and Model Y robotaxis is essentially the same. Tesla plans to bring that software to customer vehicles through its upcoming Full Self-Driving (FSD)…
Missing out on the self-driving future is a tough pill to swallow, especially as a car enthusiast. But that is what Tesla handed us on Wednesday, without a hint of mercy. During its October 21, 2026 earnings call, Elon Musk told investors the Cybercab is meant mainly as a ride service. Further, nearly all of them will be owned and managed by Tesla. What did Tesla actually say about buying one? The question on the call was rather simple: when can customers actually buy a Cybercab? Tesla vice president Lars Moravy answered first. He said Tesla is “trying to get…
If you own a pair of Skullcandy earbuds, there’s a good chance you’ve already heard Bose without realizing it. Now, the two companies are making things official. Bose has bought Skullcandy, the brand that made a name for itself with eye-catching headphones and a whole lot of attitude. This deal didn’t come out of nowhere. For the past few years, Skullcandy has been packing Bose’s audio tech into its earbuds and headphones under the Sound by Bose label. That team-up worked so well that Bose decided to go all in and bring Skullcandy into the family. Will Skullcandy still feel…
Apple’s control over how iPhone users install apps and pay for digital purchases is facing another major challenge. Australia’s Federal Court has ordered the company to open iOS to rival app marketplaces and alternative payment services starting March 1, 2027, although Apple plans to appeal the decision. Apple faces new limits on App Store control The court’s order follows a finding in August 2025 that Apple had misused its market power by restricting competition in app distribution and payments. The new requirements aim to address those restrictions by giving developers more freedom to reach iPhone users. Australia is following a…