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Kiln, revealed during Xbox’s recent developer direct stream, is an upcoming game from Psychonauts developer Double Fine, and like everything out of that studio, it’s whimsical, colorful, and full of personality. Unlike Double Fine’s last few games, this one is multiplayer-focused; players sculpt pottery, glaze it, fire it, and send their creations into battle in a violent, clay-shattering showdown. It’s an interesting concept, and we’ll get to see more of it very soon – today, the developer announced the game launches on April 23, with an open beta coming to Steam earlier in that same month. The open beta will run…
YouTube has a new plan to deal with the wave of AI-generated content flooding its platform, and it involves you. The company is now asking viewers to rate whether a video feels like AI slop. On the surface, that sounds like a reasonable way to tackle low-quality AI content in your feed. In practice, it may cause more problems than it solves. Humans are bad at spotting AI-generated content, and getting worse The most basic issue with this approach is that people are not good at spotting AI-generated content, and the gap between human detection and AI capability is widening…
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance was one of 2025’s best action games, and it’s getting new DLC next month that will bolster the adventure. The Sega Villains Stage update will pit Joe Musashi against iconic Sega adversaries while adding several more updates.The Sega Villains Stage DLC centers on the addition of three new bosses: Dr. Eggman from Sonic the Hedgehog, Death Adder from Golden Axe, and Goro Majima from Like A Dragon/Yakuza. Rendered in Art of Vengeance’s signature art style, you can watch these antagonists in action in the trailer below. The DLC also features five new stages inspired by Sega franchises,…
Spotify is rolling out a new Exclusive Mode on desktop for listeners who care about audio quality. This feature gives you more control over how sound is delivered, reducing system interference and allowing bit-perfect playback. In simple terms, your music can now reach your headphones or speakers without being altered by your computer’s audio system. This update is currently available on the desktop app for Windows, with Mac support coming later. What is Exclusive Mode in Spotify, and how does it work? Exclusive Mode is designed for people who use external DACs or high-end audio setups, where even small processing…
Nazi-killing stories used to be as common in video games as revenge stories are today. As the name of ProbablyMonsters’ third-person action game implies, Nekome: Nazi Hunter brings the Nazi killing back into the forefront, but retains the vengeance aspect; it’s right in the name, as “Nekome” means “revenge” or “vengeance” in Yiddish. While at Game Developers Conference last week, I met with the team at ProbablyMonsters to get a hands-off demo of Nekome: Nazi Hunter.In Nekome, you play as Vano Nastasu, a young Romani man whose entire family was murdered by Nazi soldiers. Consumed by grief and rage, Vano…
Audi is reviving one of its most unusual cars, and this time it’s going electric. The brand has just confirmed the new Audi A2 e-tron as a new entry-level EV that will be unveiled later this year. This marks a significant push for its electric lineup, whilst also calling on the cult classic. If the name rings a bell, this electric car is based on the original Audi A2, which debuted in the early 2000s. It was an innovative, super-lightweight, and highly aerodynamic hatchback best known for its aluminum construction and efficiency. The A2 wasn’t a huge commercial success, but…
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is already on its way out. A new report suggests that the company is killing sales for the triple foldable phone just three months after its debut, putting an end to its $2,899 experimental showcase. But while the Galaxy Z TriFold sales are being halted, it’s apparently not the end of the road for such an ambitious smartphone. What’s left to unfold? Amid the TriFold’s reported phase-out, fresh rumors hint that Samsung doesn’t plan on abandoning the concept entirely. It would appear that the brand is doubling down with a better successor, which is slimmer…
Apple is facing its biggest executive transitions since Tim Cook took over as its CEO. Many prominent people in key positions at Apple have left or retired from the company. There was also a rumor that Tim Cook would be retiring soon, but the veteran CEO has categorically denied these talks. The Apple CEO appeared on Good Morning America to personally shut down retirement speculation. Asked about reports that he was preparing to step aside, Cook told ABC, “No, I didn’t say that. I haven’t said that. I love what I do deeply. Twenty-eight years ago, I walked into Apple,…
OpenAI is scaling its latest models down to hit a different target, faster responses and much lower costs. The new GPT-5.4 mini and nano are built for developers who care more about responsiveness than squeezing out every last bit of reasoning power. Both models are available starting today. GPT-5.4 mini runs more than twice as fast as its predecessor while staying close to the full GPT-5.4 on key benchmarks. GPT-5.4 nano takes that further, focusing on simpler tasks like classification and data extraction where efficiency matters most. This approach fits apps where speed shapes the experience. Coding assistants, background agents,…
Quick delivery has always been one of Amazon’s core tenets and a significant reason behind the company’s success. It started with Amazon offering 1-day and 2-day deliveries to its Prime members, which later expanded to same-day delivery for eligible products. The company is now aiming to speed up deliveries further and has introduced two new options: 1-hour and 3-hour delivery, available across hundreds of cities in the United States. The new options cover over 90,000 products, ranging from pantry staples and cleaning supplies to over-the-counter medications, electronics, toys, and clothing. How does it work and how much will it cost…