Microsoft has recently made the shocking decision to shut down multiple game studios, including well-known developers such as Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, the creators of Redfall and Hi-Fi Rush, respectively. This news came as a surprise to many in the gaming community and was delivered to the affected staff via an email from Xbox
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Collaborating on physical objects remotely has always been a challenge, but with the introduction of SharedNeRF, the landscape is about to change drastically. SharedNeRF is a new remote conferencing system that allows users to manipulate a 3D view of a scene, enabling them to assist in complex tasks like debugging intricate hardware. The system combines
Palantir shares took a hit, dropping around 7% in extended trading after the defense tech firm reported weaker-than-expected guidance. The company’s earnings per share came in at 8 cents adjusted, in line with expectations, but its revenues of $634 million fell short of the $625 million expected by analysts. Looking ahead, Palantir issued guidance for
Country singer Randy Travis, known for his distinctive baritone voice, made a surprising return to the music scene with a new song titled “Where That Came From.” This comeback, however, came with a twist – Travis did not sing the song himself. Instead, AI software was used to replicate his vocals, with the assistance of
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey has recently announced that he is no longer on the board of Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform that he helped start. This revelation came in response to a user’s question on X, where Dorsey simply replied, “no.” This news has sparked speculation and raised questions about the future direction of
The latest announcement regarding Fall Guys has sparked excitement among fans as a new set of Star Wars skins are set to be released in the popular bean battle royale game. These skins, featuring iconic characters like Han Solo, Chewbacca, Boba Fett, and a Stormtrooper, will be available for a limited time starting from May
Recently, the UK government faced a petition requesting intervention to prevent video games from becoming unplayable once online servers are shut down. The petition was sparked by the closure of a ten-year-old Ubisoft racing game called The Crew earlier this year. The government’s response highlighted the lack of legal obligation for software companies to support
In a bold move that aims to revolutionize the way news is consumed, X, the social network owned by Elon Musk, has announced a new feature called “Stories.” This feature will provide AI-generated news summaries directly within the app, utilizing xAI’s chatbot, Grok. Unlike traditional news summaries that rely on third-party articles, X’s “Stories” will
A team of researchers from the University of Portsmouth has recently introduced a groundbreaking quantum sensing scheme that pushes the boundaries of quantum sensitivity to new heights. This innovative technique focuses on measuring the transverse displacement between two interfering photons, opening up a world of possibilities for superresolution imaging methods. Overcoming Traditional Limitations In the
Tesla’s recent decision to implement aggressive cost-cutting measures has led to significant repercussions for the company’s Supercharger business. The layoffs, including the division’s top executive, Rebecca Tinucci, have resulted in a reduced workforce that is struggling to maintain the quality and availability of Tesla’s charging infrastructure. With a focus on cost reduction rather than expansion,