AI search engines that don’t pay up can’t index Reddit content
When Reddit said last month that it would block unauthorized data scraping from its site, everyone’s (rightful) first reaction was “AI, AI, AI.” However, now that the change has taken effect, chatbot...
View ArticleRespawn is walking back its unpopular changes to the Apex Legends battle pass
Respawn Entertainment is bringing back the option to buy Apex Legends battle passes with in-game currency. "You've spoken, and we've listened," the company said. The developer drew player outrage and a...
View ArticleWorld of Warcraft workers unlock 'form a union' achievement
World of Warcraft (WoW) artists, designers, engineers, producers, quality assurance (QA) testers and other game developers have unionized. The staff of more than 500 workers voted to unionize the...
View ArticleNBA TV rights go to ESPN, NBC and Amazon as TNT is rejected
The NBA and WNBA have inked deals for where games will be aired and streamed for the next eleven years. The NBA deals run from the 2025-2026 season through the 2035-2036 season. For the WNBA, the...
View ArticleMax's SharePlay feature for iOS is now available to all ad-free subscribers
Back when Max was still known as HBO Max, it released a redesigned app that added SharePlay for Apple devices, but only in the US. Now, the streaming service is rolling out the feature to all its users...
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The best Android phones for 2024
There’s one clear perk that Android has over iOS and that’s variety when it comes to the phones you have to choose from. Apple has made the iPhone is the only game in town for iOS, but with Google’s...
View ArticleMeta needs updated rules for sexually explicit deepfakes, Oversight Board says
Meta’s Oversight Board is urging the company to update its rules around sexually explicit deepfakes. The board made the recommendations as part of its decision in two cases involving AI-generated...
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The Morning After: Reddit is blocking AI search engines that don’t cough up...
When Reddit said last month it would block unauthorized data scraping from its site, most of us assumed it was to tackle chatbot training. It turns out the site/service/fandom battleground also appears...
View ArticleAMD delays Ryzen 9000 chip release for up to two weeks to address quality issues
Last month, AMD unveiled the Ryzen 9000 series Zen 5 desktop processors including the 16-core 9950 it called "the world’s most powerful desktop consumer processor." Those chips were set to be released...
View ArticleThe long-awaited Fallout: London fan mod is finally here
It might be arriving a few months later than expected but Fallout: London is finally here. The expansion-sized mod for Fallout 4 is out now on Steam and GOG. You can pick up the free mod from the...
View ArticleApple's M3 iMac is down to a record-low price
MacBooks are great, but if you're like me, then having to hunch over one brings back and neck pain. An iMac is a perfect though costly solution, but right now, it's a bit more affordable (emphasis on a...
View ArticleStudio Ghibli's The Boy and the Heron arrives on Max in September
Back in March, Warner Bros. Discovery's Max announced that it's extending its exclusive US streaming rights for Studio Ghibli in a new multiyear agreement. As part of that deal, Ghibli agreed to make...
View ArticleThe Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is back on sale for only $40
Pretty much every TV is a smart one these days. But perhaps you're still rocking an older model without built-in streaming functions, you don't have an external device with such capabilities or you...
View ArticleThat Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming bundle is now available
We knew it was coming and now it’s here. Disney has entered into a partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery to offer an ad-free streaming bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu and Max. The combo pack costs...
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Chill painting game Été beautifully captures summertime in Montreal
There's nothing quite like a summer in Montreal. After several brutal winter months, the city bursts to life and its residents make the very most of the warmer weather. Été (French for "summer") is a...
View ArticleGoogle gives free Gemini users access to its faster, lighter 1.5 Flash AI model
Google is making its Gemini AI faster and more efficient across the board. You now have access to 1.5 Flash, its generative AI model designed to be able to generate responses more quickly and...
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro review: AirPods clones that...
There’s no way around it: Samsung copied Apple in multiple ways on its Galaxy Buds 3 ($180) and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro ($250). Not only do the physical designs echo the third-gen AirPods and AirPods Pro,...
View ArticleStalker 2 has been delayed (again) until November 20
The long-anticipated Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has been delayed yet again, this time until November 20. It was supposed to come out on September 5. This is just the latest delay in a development...
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Overwatch 2 may test a return to six-player teams
Blizzard has provided an update that will be music to the ears of many Overwatch 2 fans. The publisher plans to experiment with a range of team compositions beyond the role-locked 5v5 format that the...
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AI video startup Runway reportedly trained on ‘thousands’ of YouTube videos...
AI company Runway reportedly scraped “thousands” of YouTube videos and pirated versions of copyrighted movies without permission. 404 Media obtained alleged internal spreadsheets suggesting the AI...
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