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WoW: Midnight launched into Early Access with housing – and players quickly embraced the system for its creative freedom. One standout example comes from a Reddit user who recreated SpongeBob SquarePants’ iconic pineapple house in impressive detail.

In yet another win for bargain hunters, an AI developer managed to get their hands on a dual Nvidia GH200-powered server at a fraction of its market price. In fact, the server's 960 GB of DDR5 ECC memory is alone worth more than what he paid for the entire system.

The new reality show Non Player Combat drops six contestants onto a perilous island. The twist? They're not real people but fully AI-generated characters making decisions on their own. Even the creators have no idea how each episode will unfold.

Researchers at the University of Vienna have uncovered vulnerabilities within WhatsApp and Signal that allow undetectable user tracking through round-trip time (RTT) measurements. A simple program now available on GitHub demonstrates how easily this weakness can be exploited.

An ARC Raiders player takes down a camper and mocks him over voice chat – only to walk straight into a hidden mine the victim had planted. The resulting explosion wipes out both players, sparking plenty of amusement and schadenfreude on Reddit.

It looks as though Canon will soon launch a new camera based on the design of the AE-1 as a new mirrorless camera based on the EOS R6 Mark III's full-frame sensor and a cut-back video-centric feature set. The RE-1 will supposedly launch sometime in 2026, and a recent spec sheet leak suggests that the new camera will be a video-centric model with a surprisingly affordable price point.

An internet user has managed to somehow do the unthinkable - find a shockingly good deal on a gaming PC in 2025. The powerful gaming PC, rocking an RTX 4070 Ti Super gaming GPU and 64 GB DDR5-6000 RAM, was bought for just $600 - cheaper than the price of the memory alone.

A student team at xAI’s 24-hour hackathon has developed Halftime, an AI system that inserts context-aware advertisements directly into video scenes. The tool uses Grok to analyse footage and generate ad elements that appear as part of the storyline.

EngineAI CEO Zhao Tongyang countered social media criticism about the authenticity of the company's just-launched T800 humanoid video by posting an actual video of the robot kicking him to the ground.

The AI-based developer tool Google Antigravity erased an entire D partition instead of performing a simple cache cleanup, leaving no way to recover the lost data. The AI then displayed strikingly human remorse, calling the incident a “critical failure.”

Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux operating system, shared his thoughts on the future of open source software in an interview with Linus Tech Tips. When asked about measuring a programmer’s productivity by the number of lines of code they write, Torvalds did not hold back, calling such metrics “simply incompetent.”

While a decent work-life balance might be a legal right in many parts of the world, it is less so in Silicon Valley. Recently, an xAI employee revealed working 36 hours straight without any rest, and the reaction of his colleague is now doing the rounds on the internet.

A player managed to disable a helicopter in Battlefield 6 with a single grenade launcher shot – something that shouldn’t have been possible. But in true Battlefield fashion, a mix of timing, luck, and chaos made it happen.

Code discovered in the Android beta of the ChatGPT app suggests that OpenAI may be planning to introduce ads. Although the company has not made an official statement, the community has already voiced strong criticism.

A player recently discovered several nude sprite models hidden in the Stardew Valley game files, featuring familiar poses such as the sword swing and Mayor Lewis' surprised jump. While some might find them unsettling, these sprites are simply standard placeholders used during development. Still, their discovery has sparked a wave of humor throughout the community.

Slack is testing a new AI-powered Slackbot that can search, summarize, and plan for users—turning the assistant into a personalized AI companion for workplaces.

Tim Cook as a Samsung fanboy? A viral clip shows the Apple CEO with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, mocking "BugOS". While a deepfake, the short video is nevertheless generating widespread laughs and amazement at ever-improving AI technology.

YouTuber “smill” has shared a bizarre yet fascinating project on his channel: he managed to run Minecraft on a thermal receipt printer. The unusual setup quickly went viral, earning him millions of views and plenty of positive reactions.

Since the launch of Season 1, Battlefield 6 has frustrated players with major audio issues, particularly inaccurate footstep sounds that affect gameplay. In response, the developers have announced a complete overhaul of the game’s audio system.

At the moment, ARC Raiders is driven more by distrust than cooperation. In response, the community launched the Speranza Watchlist – a satirical website where frustrated players can vent their anger.

A Battlefield 6 player is gaining attention on Reddit for one of the most unexpected achievements of the year: reaching rank 50 with the jeep, widely considered one of the weakest and most vulnerable vehicles in the game. What many players thought was nearly impossible, he actually managed to pull off.

Memory prices are rising rapidly, driven by surging demand for HBM chips used in AI hardware. To keep pace, manufacturers have shifted production, triggering a significant supply shortage. The resulting price volatility has become so severe that some US retailers have stopped displaying prices altogether.

YouTuber styropyro, known for building and tinkering with high-voltage gadgets, has uploaded a video of him running a 24,000 W (rated) incandescent light bulb, and even pushing it to 30,000 W

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A player of the free-to-play open-world RPG Where Winds Meet has discovered a simple emote trick that lets them easily manipulate NPCs and complete entire quests in no time.

In the new free-to-play RPG Where Winds Meet, one player reportedly spent as much as the cost of a small car on a boat that functions only as a large mount. Rather than showing it off, he’s been sharing it with other players – but reactions on social media have been mostly negative.

An intern won a GeForce RTX 5060 at an Nvidia roadshow in Suzhou – but his employer reportedly demanded he give up the prize and put him under heavy pressure. In the end, the intern resigned and kept the graphics card.

A new Easter egg has been discovered on the recently released Battlefield 6 map Eastwood, and it has quickly become a fan favorite. It’s no surprise, considering the secret itself is inspired by one of the most beloved series of all time.

A red, orbital-looking laser beam is currently causing chaos in Battlefield 6. It is clearly an unintended glitch, but it looks so striking that many players want it to stay.

Windswept is a new platformer that launched on Steam on November 11. Since its release, it has received around 180 reviews, 96% of which are positive. The game has also generated impressive earnings, prompting the developer to thank the community for its support.

xAI has launched Grok 4.1, delivering improved creative writing skills and emotional intelligence during chats. The AI also ranked number one on two common AI benchmarks, including the LMArena Text Leaderboard, confirming its ability to deliver answers people prefer.

Where Winds Meet has been a hit since its release, thanks in part to its groundbreaking AI chat system that lets players interact with NPCs in a natural way. For many, it represents a long-anticipated evolution of traditional role-playing mechanics.

Bamboozled fans received a deceptive Google alert for a new GTA 6 trailer. As it turns out, the Grand Theft Auto VI - Final Trailer was a fan-made production. Following the most recent release date delay, gamers continue to monitor social media for any official GTA 6 news.

Internal documents from tech giant Meta reportedly reveal the alarming extent of fraud and illegal content on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. According to a Reuters investigation, the company planned to generate approximately ten percent of its total annual revenue (estimated at $16 billion) in 2024 from advertising scams, illegal online casinos and prohibited products.

Obsidian Entertainment has found a fitting way to motivate its team, perfectly in tune with the studio’s creative spirit. New employees choose a class when they join – warrior, wizard, or rogue – and earn themed rewards over time. Depending on their class, these can include swords, wands, or other fantasy-inspired items.

Elon Musk recently suggested on X that an AI-controlled fleet of satellites could be used to dim the sun in an effort to fight global warming.

A Reddit user has given their Game Boy Advance SP a massive battery upgrade by connecting it to a DeWalt power pack from a cordless drill. The handheld now looks like something you'd find on a construction site – and can theoretically run for almost 17 days straight.

Longtime Simpsons showrunner Al Jean, who helped shape the iconic series for over 25 years, has announced his departure on X. Still, fans remain hopeful that the beloved veteran will continue to be involved in some way.

A Reddit user discovered an unusual way to prop up his graphics card – with an old Nokia cellphone. The photo of this improvised setup quickly went viral, sparking both laughter and a wave of nostalgia. As the community jokingly put it, the table would collapse long before the Nokia shows any sign of breaking.

ByteDance is working on a new global gaming platform called GameTop — designed to deliver a mix of games, social features, and creative tools for players outside China. The move follows a major shift in the company’s gaming strategy, with a focus on smarter publishing and user-driven content.

The Zoom PodTrack P4next helps deliver broadcast-quality audio during podcasts, with AI noise reduction, tone shaping, and audio compression. Its compact design, smartphone compatibility, and multiple power options allow podcasters to livestream anywhere.

Fujifilm has introduced the X-T30 III, a compact mirrorless camera featuring a 26.1 MP sensor, 6.2K video, and advanced AI autofocus. It supports direct Instax instant film printing and customizable 35mm film simulations for creative image looks.

Elon Musk appears to be exploring new ways to boost revenue on his messaging platform X – including a potential marketplace for usernames. Some handles could reportedly fetch seven-figure sums.

Reddit users are up in arms as DDR5 RAM prices have skyrocketed over the past few weeks. With increases of up to 50%, the community believes it has already pinpointed the reason behind the surge.

A Reddit post titled “Well, I’m out… I’m just too old for this fast-paced shooter. My honest short opinion” is currently making waves in the Battlefield community. Published on Sunday, it has since gained nearly 12,000 upvotes and around 3,900 comments, sparking a heated debate about the game’s pace and the evolving identity of the series – a topic that’s clearly dividing the community.

A recent Reddit thread suggests that a simple "pretty please?" might be all it takes for Valve to bend its own rules – and that’s part of what makes Steam so beloved among gamers.

A recently published YouTube video is drawing a lot of attention. With around 89,000 views and over 3,000 likes, tech YouTuber RandomGaminginHD demonstrates that Battlefield 6 runs surprisingly well on older hardware. In his test, the game maintained a steady 60 FPS even on a Radeon RX 570 or an Nvidia GTX 1650 Super with adjusted graphics settings.

YouTube star MrBeast seems to have bigger ambitions than just making videos. According to a recent trademark filing, the world’s most-watched creator appears to be preparing to enter the financial world – including the crypto space.

The gaming community on Reddit is currently buzzing over an unbelievable 11-second clip from Battlefield 6. It shows a player taking down a jet with a single sniper shot – no scope, no second chance.

You can only buy it in pink — unless you also want a kit lens. The Panasonic Lumix S9 is currently discounted by 27% on Amazon, bringing the price down to an all-time low. The S9 features a full-frame sensor and a host of features that make it an excellent travel or hybrid video camera for vloggers and photographers alike.