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‘Synthetic twin’: Why Socceroo Cristian Volpato is the latest footballer to license his AI clone
Athletes’ scramble to control – and monetise – their digital identities at the cutting edge of AI rights dealsGet our new political email, free app or…
The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it
From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy "super app" launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.
After parting ways with Xbox, I pray that Double Fine is working on more games like Psychonauts 2 — one of the best platformers since Super Mario Odyssey
I'm finally jumping into Psychonauts 2 — one of the best platformers since Super Mario Odyssey There are few studios I respect more in the gaming worl…
‘Masters of the Universe’ Director Thinks Amazon Let the Movie Down
Whether you saw it in theaters or at home, Travis Knight isn't entirely jazzed about how 'Masters of the Universe' landed with audiences.
Vivo X500 Pro Max first impressions: Vivo came to play, and the competition should be nervous
The Vivo X500 Pro Max packs a 2nm flagship chipset, a 7,800mAh global battery, a 144Hz display, and upgraded cameras. Here's what stood out in my firs…
Google is quietly linking your phone number to other Android accounts
Adding a new SIM to your phone links it to all Google accounts, and any new Google accounts you add all inherit your phone number.
Man Destroys $2,000 iPhone Duo With Dirt, Fire, Knives and Medieval Chainmail
YouTuber JerryRigEverything tests the iPhone Duo’s durability for scratch and dust resistance. And it is wild to watch.
Pennsylvania will require labels on AI-generated ads
On Thursday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed the Artificial Intelligence Deceptive Advertising Act into law, requiring disclosures on AI-gen…
Why the wires in your ethernet cables are twisted
There's a good reason for that arrangement.
Skip the Touch ID Scan: Unlock iPhone Duo With Apple Watch
iPhone Duo uses a Touch ID sensor built into the side button for authentication. Some may feel this is a step backwards after almost a decade of Face …
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iPhone Duo Fails JerryRigEverything's Dusty Durability Test
Apple's iPhone Duo has failed JerryRigEverything's latest durability test. Despite its IP68 dust-resistance rating, dust entered the hinge through several ingress points, overwhelming the magnets that hold the phone shut. The bend test then left a permanent green line across the inner display, before the screen became unresponsive. The outer screen with Ceramic Shield 2 scratched at level 7 on the Mohs scale, but the inner screen only managed lev…
Steam rolls out Personal Calendar feature that constantly updates recommended games
You can try out the new feature on the Steam store's homepage.
It's official — new scientific report says your boss should talk less and listen more in meetings
Successful meetings have a balance of listening and speaking, and where the balance fails, participants and leaders have very different impressions on…
Xbox Game Pass could let you pick which features you pay for
Microsoft is reportedly planning to let subscribers build their own Game Pass bundle rather than pay for set tiers.
Blocks latest AI model Dessa was trained entirely on human speech — and it shows
Jack Dorsey and Block, Inc. just took us one step closer to the singularity and it's simultaneously awesome and terrifying. If interacting with Siri h…
iPhone Duo one day later: Here’s why its quirks don’t make it any less incredible
Yesterday, I picked up my iPhone Duo at Apple Fifth Avenue, and it’s been a wonder to use. Of course, the phone isn’t perfect, but after my first day …
Only one person in the world can play this free Steam game at a time
Jono is the work of Tuomas Erikoinen, the artist behind the original Angry Birds, who now makes games on his own as Part Time Monkey. In the game, whe…
OpenAI Built a Giant Fake Internet for Its Agents to Use and Abuse Safely
It's like the Truman Show for AI.
YouTube streams may look better and buffer less as soon as early 2027
AV2 is coming to YouTube in the not too distant future. Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube has announced that it plans to roll …
Google changes its Workspace privacy promise on ads, and opting out limits Personal Intelligence
Google’s pledge to keep Gmail and Photos out of ad targeting now has an exception for connected AI search data.
How to watch UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev live streams, no PPV, start time, full card
Follow our guide to live stream UFC 333 online and watch Alexander Volkanovski vs Movsar Evloev from anywhere for the Featherweight Championship. Toda…
This underrated Oppo camera mode helped me take photos that look like scenes from The Odyssey — and I wish my iPhone had the same feature
Oppo's Hasselblad-inspired XPAN mode helped me take photos that look like scenes from The Odyssey. For someone who loves movies, I’ve never fancied my…
Capcom confirms data breach that affected 11.7 million users
Capcom ID is still available to use, but users may see more phishing scam emails.
SK hynix will build a US fab for Solidigm, but scraps IPO plans
A new facility would support Solidigm's high-capacity enterprise SSD business. Its existing manufacturing capacity barely covers projected requirement…
Instacart reportedly discussed selling itself with DoorDash and Uber
Instacart might sell itself to a larger competitor.