In the world of indie game development, inspiration can come from a variety of sources outside of just other games. A recent trend has emerged where developers are sharing the non-game influences behind their projects, shedding light on the diverse range of inspiration that fuels their creativity. One such example is Dan Martin, the creative
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The Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), the owner of Truth Social, experienced a significant setback in the first quarter of 2024. The company revealed a staggering loss of over $300 million during this period, marking a stark difference from the modest net losses reported in the previous year. With only $770,500 in sales generated,
WhatsApp has recently introduced new creative options for its Stories feature, which is known as the “Status” option within the app. These updates aim to provide users with more ways to personalize their ephemeral updates. One notable change is the revamped presentation style of fonts and color options in the Status composer. Additionally, users now
The controversy surrounding the use of Scarlett Johansson’s voice for OpenAI’s ChatGPT AI voice software has sparked a heated debate about the ethics of using someone’s likeness without their consent. Johansson claims that the CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, used a voice similar to hers for the AI software, even after she declined his invitation
Volvo recently unveiled its first “production-ready” self-driving truck, a result of their collaboration with Aurora, an autonomous driving technology company founded by former Google, Uber, and Tesla executives. The truck, based on Volvo’s new VNL Class 8 semi truck, is equipped with a range of sensors and cameras to power Aurora’s Level 4 autonomous driving
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found that a single atomic defect in a layered 2D material has the ability to retain quantum information for microseconds at room temperature. This revelation highlights the immense potential of 2D materials in advancing quantum technologies. Researchers from the Universities of Manchester and Cambridge made this significant breakthrough using
LG’s collaboration with Meta to develop an extended reality (XR) device as a competitor to Apple’s Vision Pro headset seems to be on shaky ground. Reports indicate that LG is pausing its partnership with Meta, just three months after the joint venture was announced. While some Korean news outlets claim that the partnership has broken
The British government has taken a significant step in expanding its AI safety efforts by opening a U.S. counterpart to its AI Safety Institute. This move aims to strengthen its global presence in the tech sector and foster collaboration with the United States. The decision to establish a branch of the institute in San Francisco
In the ever-evolving field of electronics engineering, researchers are constantly seeking to develop innovative transistors that can be scaled down to smaller sizes. Traditional silicon-based field effect transistors (FETs) have their limitations, which has led to the exploration of alternative materials with higher electron mobility. Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have emerged as one of the
A new discovery has surfaced in the world of first-person shooter games, particularly in the iconic Call of Duty franchise. A data-diving enthusiast has unearthed a cut ending from the closing chapter of the original Modern Warfare trilogy. This alternate ending paints a more somber and enigmatic picture, featuring a shadowy figure whose identity remains