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A screengrab from the Postal: Bullet Paradise Trailer (image source: GamersPrey YT)

Postal: Bullet Paradise canceled amid AI asset accusations as developer studio shuts down

Running With Scissors has canceled its upcoming spinoff Postal: Bullet Paradise following a wave of fan accusations that outsourced developer Goonswarm Games used generative AI for the game’s assets, an allegation that the studio ...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Dec 2025 08:16

Todd Howard at E3 2019 (image source: SpottinGames YT)

Todd Howard says AI is only a ‘tool,’ emphasizes human creativity as Bethesda avoids AI-generated game content

Bethesda's Todd Howard said artificial intelligence should serve strictly as a production “tool,” stressing that human intention and artistry must remain at the heart of game development in a conversation with Eurogamer.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Dec 2025 07:22

The real bottleneck for AI growth: A typical electrical substation representing the local grid capacity challenges that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella cited. (Image source: Freepik.com)

The GPU war is over: Nadella says AI’s new ceiling is the power grid

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirms the GPU shortage is over. The new AI bottleneck is power: Microsoft has chips sitting in inventory it can't plug in. Why the race for data center grid capacity and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)...

Darryl Linington, 07 Dec 2025 20:11

Apple MacBook Pro 14 with an M4 chipset. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

From Jony Ive to Johny Strouji: Apple iPhone and Mac chip designer set to leave for an AI company

Apple has lost a lot of talent to Meta and other Silicon Valley juggernauts lately, and the departures will keep coming. Its inability to craft a solid AI-centric approach may be to blame.

Daniel Zlatev, 07 Dec 2025 14:47

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G6 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo's ThinkPad X13 G6 is compact, but keyboard and display hinges are weak points

The ThinkPad X-series has a ling tradition as compact business companions. Lenovo wants to improve the mobility even further with the new ThinkPad X13 G6, but this affects the quality and both the keyboard as well as the display h...

Andreas Osthoff, 07 Dec 2025 11:18

Hangxing No. 1 in action (Image source: CGTV+ via YouTube; cropped screenshot)

Hangzhou debuts first robot traffic officer powered by AI

A new AI-powered robot capable of directing traffic, detecting violations, and issuing polite verbal warnings has appeared on the streets of Hangzhou, marking a new step in automated urban management.

Chibuike Okpara, 06 Dec 2025 04:22

Aetina's RTX Pro Blackwell MXM GPU lineup (Image Source: Aetina)

Aetina introduces Nvidia RTX Pro Blackwell embedded GPU MXM modules

Two versions are currently available: the MX5000B-XA is the high-end solution with up to 40.62 TFLOPS FPP and 24 GB GDDDR7 VRAM, whereas the MX500B-QA is the entry-level solution with up to 9.19 TFLOPS FPP and only 6 GB GDDR7 VRAM...

Bogdan Solca, 06 Dec 2025 00:03

The Boxer 8651AI Plus is a compact AI system based on Nvidia's Jetson Orin NX platform (Image source: Aaeon)

Aaeon Boxer 8651AI Plus: Fanless mini PC is powered by Nvidia Jetson Orin NX

Aaeon’s new and compact computer system is powered by Nvidia tech and is designed to handle demanding image analysis other local AI applications. External sensors and actuators can be hooked up as well.

Silvio Werner, 05 Dec 2025 22:33

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo offers the ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 with modern Intel CPUs, but only old AMD CPUs

Lenovo's ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 is an affordable and compact office laptop, which is available with Intel as well as AMD processors. But while the manufacturer uses the latest Intel chips, AMD customers only get outdated Zen 4 models.

Andreas Osthoff, 05 Dec 2025 01:03

Micron Crucial Pro 64GB DDR4 RAM memory kit. (Image source: Crucial)

Crucial will honor RAM and SSD warranty as Micron nixes renowned memory brand to chase AI profits

Another major memory and SSD storage maker has bad news for consumers. The Crucial brand is being sacrificed on the altar of AI profits after three decades in existence.

Daniel Zlatev, 04 Dec 2025 15:50

The case is large enough to accommodate three PCIe cards, but it is also compact enough and rugged. (Image Source: MSI)

MSI announces MS-C910E Edge AI Box industrial PC

The MS-C910E combines high-performance, flexible expansion, and rugged build in a compact edge AI system for industrial use. It supports up to an Intel Raptor Lake-S CPU, up to 96 GB DDR5-5600 RAM and the case is large enough to a...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Dec 2025 14:52

Graphic showing possible Switch 2 and PS5 price increases (Image source: Nintendo, Sony PlayStation with edits)

Slower PS5 and Switch 2 sales expected in 2026, as memory shortage could prompt price increases

Tech consulting firm TrendForce has released a troubling 2026 forecast for PS5 and Switch 2 sales. The memory shortage may compel PlayStation and Nintendo to raise console prices, resulting in lower demand. Sony would struggle to ...

Adam Corsetti, 04 Dec 2025 00:13

Tecno's Freeform Continuum Telephoto (Image Source: Tecno)

Tecno announces two world first zoom concepts built to remove lens switching issues

Freeform Continuum Telephoto offers continuous optical zoom from 1x to 9x, while Dual Mirror Reflect Telephoto is said to cut telephoto lens size in half with a mirror based design. The company also shared a brief update on its Te...

Antony Muchiri, 03 Dec 2025 21:24

The ZTE Nubia M153 AI phone by Bytedance. (Image source: Doubao/X)

TikTok's ByteDance makes AI phone that can order the cheapest product without a touch

The company behind TikTok has released its first AI developer phone, and it is already sold out, commanding a big markup by scalpers. The phone is capable of a number of automated functionalities made easy by the integration with ...

Daniel Zlatev, 03 Dec 2025 18:21

Game developer using generative AI tools (Image source: Stability AI with edits)

With generative AI fraud rampant, a game developer forces job applicants to draw in-person

Some designers are landing positions as game developers without producing original artwork. In Japan, one studio now requires candidates to demonstrate their talent in front of recruiters. AI fraud-detection tools frequently fail ...

Adam Corsetti, 03 Dec 2025 17:50

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is said to have internally declared a "code red" alert regarding Gemini 3. (Image source: OpenAI)

Sam Altman declares "code red" and puts all projects except ChatGPT on hold because of Gemini 3

Google's new AI model Gemini 3 Pro is putting OpenAI under massive pressure. According to media reports, this has prompted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to declare a "code red" alert order to directs all resources towards the development ...

Marius Müller, 03 Dec 2025 14:14

A screengrab of Dan Houser on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show (image source: Virgin Radio UK YT)

Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser: AI is a "mad cow disease" that will "eventually eat itself"

Dan Houser is one of the latest in a long line of game developers to decry AI as an all-encompassing solution for their industry, as he weighed in on multiple fronts on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 03 Dec 2025 08:45

TrendForce publishes ten tech predictions for 2026 in the context of AI. (Image: Pixabay, Maxwell_joe)

Tech forecast 2026: AI hype, Apple foldable, 1000-watt chips and robot invasion

2026 could turn everything upside down. AI is no longer content with software and is now reaching for hardware, according to the conclusion reached by TrendForce. At the same time, rumors are rife. Apple is finally planning to lau...

Ronald Matta, 02 Dec 2025 21:22

DeepSeek’s latest open-source AI models land to challenge GPT-5 and Gemini 3.0 Pro

DeepSeek is back with new open-source AI models: DeepSeek V3.2 and V3.2-Speciale. These are said to challenge both OpenAI and Google's creations. Here's what is known about them to date.

Kishan Vyas, 02 Dec 2025 20:09

John Giannandrea (pictured), Apple's (now) former chief of AI, is leaving the company in the spring of 2026. (Image source: Getty Images)

Apple AI chief steps down, Microsoft and Google AI veteran takes charge

Apple announced their chief of AI has stepped down on Monday. Filling his shoes is Amar Subramanya, who has held positions in Microsoft's and Google's AI departments. The corporate shift appears to be a reaction to Apple's lacklus...

Sam Medley, 02 Dec 2025 17:48

Aim Intelligence said it was able to prompt Gemini 3 Pro to generate instructions for bioweapons and explosives. (Image source: Google)

Gemini 3 Pro explains how to make bioweapons and explosives – experiment exposes security flaw

Gemini 3 Pro is among the most capable AI models of its generation, yet a report from the South Korean start-up Aim Intelligence raises questions about its safety. During an internal test, the model reportedly generated guidance o...

Marius Müller, 02 Dec 2025 17:19

Huawei's AI Pet can engage the user through a chatbot. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei's fluffy AI pet provides interactive entertainment via special chatbot

More than just a fluffy plush toy, the Huawei AI Pet can interact with the user through its integrated AI chatbot. With the ability to remember past conversations, the AI Pet will gradually learn and understand its owner better ov...

Hannes Brecher, 02 Dec 2025 12:13

According to developer and code leaker Tibor Blaho, ChatGPT may soon display ads to its users. (Image source: ChatGPT)

Leak: ChatGPT may soon include advertising

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.

Marius Müller, 01 Dec 2025 15:12

A car with a dashcam (Image source: Nicole Logan/Unsplash)

Hawaii hands out 1,000 AI-powered dashcams to monitor road conditions and help identify road rage and reckless drivers

Drivers in Hawaii will now have to drive in the glare of 1,000 government-issued dashcams. The state’s Department of Transportation (DOT) will use AI to analyse feed from the cameras to create a digital twin of the network for agg...

David Odejide, 01 Dec 2025 09:23

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo's ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD offers plenty of room for improvements

Lenovo's large ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD is a good business laptop, but it shares the mainboard with the smaller ThinkPad T14 and therefore wastes internal space. In addition to the cooling solution, this also affects the maintenance...

Andreas Osthoff, 30 Nov 2025 22:28

Slack emphasizes that the Slack AI assistant runs on AWS’ virtual private cloud. (Image source: Slack.com)

Slack tests major Slackbot upgrade with new AI capabilities

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.

Darryl Linington, 30 Nov 2025 20:03

The holiday weekend, as well as the festive season, is expected to drive even higher traffic. An electronic device on fire pictured. (Image source: Freepik.com)

“Our GPUs are melting”: OpenAI and Google restrict free AI access amid high demand

“GPUs are melting”: OpenAI and Google cut free Sora and Nano Banana Pro access due to overwhelming demand. Find out how the AI limits affect you.

Darryl Linington, 30 Nov 2025 08:42

Viral deepfake shows Tim Cook as a fan of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. (Image source: X, Noah Cat, @Cartidise, screenshot).

Tim Cook loves the Galaxy S25: Comedic AI clip goes viral

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 tec...

Ronald Matta, 29 Nov 2025 23:43

AI will be involved in nearly all future games, Tim Sweeney claims amid labeling debate

Epic Games CEO has reignited the debate over AI in game development, arguing that “Made with AI” labels no longer make sense for digital storefronts. His comments, widely seen as a jab at Valve’s stricter disclosure rules, have sp...

Andrew Sozinov, 29 Nov 2025 18:37

The Chinese government warns that the country's robot bubble may soon burst. (Image source: OpenAI)

Warning from China: The robot bubble could burst

There are more than 150 robotics companies in China, yet real-world applications remain limited. According to the NDRC, a wave of redundant products now risks saturating the market and triggering an investment crisis.

Marius Müller, 29 Nov 2025 14:02

Roblox's CEO David Baszucki pictured in the podcast (image source: New York Times)

Roblox CEO defends its predator crisis as an ‘opportunity’ while downplaying gambling as 'fun' if done right

Roblox CEO David Baszucki’s appearance on The New York Times’ Hard Fork podcast has sparked backlash after he framed the platform’s child predator crisis as an “opportunity” and floated the idea of gambling-like mechanics as “fun”...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Nov 2025 08:49

Acer Swift Go 16 AI - Abstract redesign with Windows AI tools

Running AI locally: Acer Swift Go 16 AI tested with Stable Diffusion, ChatGPT, Gemma3 and others

Does the Acer Swift Go 16 AI meet its AI power claims? We have evaluated local language models and image generators, revealing both its limitations and its strengths. Thanks to Amuse, LM Studio and FastFlowLM, the AMD Ryzen 7 in t...

Marc Herter, 28 Nov 2025 19:27

Lenovo's ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 shows that Lunar Lake is not automatically the better choice for compact laptops

Lenovo offers its compact office laptop ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 both with Intel Arrow Lake as well as Lunar Lake processors. You might think that the Lunar Lake chip is a better fit for the compact device, but our review shows that thi...

Andreas Osthoff, 28 Nov 2025 15:25

The vast majority of Germans use generative AI for research purposes. (Image source: Matheus Bertelli/Pexels)

German study reveals the most common uses for ChatGPT and other AI tools

Generative AI has now firmly established itself in the everyday lives of most people. A new Forsa study reveals how Germans are using tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot most frequently.

Marius Müller, 28 Nov 2025 15:05

Alleged GTA 6 leaks from X user “Zap Actu GTA6” have turned out to be deepfakes. (Image source: Rockstar Games)

GTA 6: Alleged gameplay leaks turn out to be an AI hoax

The supposed GTA 6 gameplay leaks currently making the rounds were actually AI–generated deepfakes, shared by a self–proclaimed leaker on TikTok and X. After the video amassed millions of views, the account holder admitted it was ...

Marius Müller, 28 Nov 2025 14:53

Samsung will be pricing its HBM4 AI memory much higher. (Image source: Samsung)

Nvidia may raise prices as it pays Samsung double for future HBM4 AI memory modules with 3.3 TB/s bandwidth

Nvidia may have to increase its AI chip and gaming card prices, as it will be paying Samsung and SK Hynix much more for their next-gen HBM4 and GDDR7 memory modules. Their specs have now leaked out, and Samsung managed to nearly t...

Daniel Zlatev, 27 Nov 2025 18:37

AMD ThinkPad T16 offers comprehensive set of features including Thunderbolt 4

If you are looking at features, the ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD offers pretty much everything you could want. This includes business specific things like a SmartCard reader, but also the support for a 5G WWAN module, modern Wi-Fi 7 con...

Andreas Osthoff, 26 Nov 2025 20:34

Image from the game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. (Image source: CD Projekt Red)

The director of The Witcher 3 believes that games made by AI will have no soul

Konrad Tomaszkiewicz recently spoke about the use of artificial intelligence in video games. And if he thinks that the games created by AI will have no soul, he also believes that this technology could serve as a support.

Alexis Stegmann, 26 Nov 2025 17:00

Epic Games' CEO Tim Sweeney says the RAM price hike crisis is here to stay

The CEO predicts trouble for high-end gaming in the coming years, as datacenter and AI-centric demand remains relatively price-inelastic amid a DRAM shortage.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 26 Nov 2025 06:01

According to a new study, the security mechanisms of large language models can be circumvented with poems. (Image source: Pixabay)

Hacked by poetry – why AI models fail at poetic prompts

Study results reveal that large language models are susceptible to input written in poetic form. In the study, hand-crafted poems successfully bypassed the AI's safety measures in 62% of cases.

Marius Müller, 25 Nov 2025 14:20

According to the study in question, Polish leads all languages with an average accuracy of 88% at long-context scales. English ranks at number 6 on that scale. Pictured - a stock image of ChatGPT mobile. (Image source: Zulfugar Karimov on Unsplash)

A surprising language beats English and Chinese in LLM tests, based on new academic study

A new multilingual benchmark shows Polish outperforming English and Chinese in long-context LLM tests, depicting how script and tokenization shape accuracy. Results show that language structure matters way more as context windows ...

Anubhav Sharma, 23 Nov 2025 14:26

Pictured: Figure AI's humanoid robot staffing a reception desk (Image source: Figure AI)

Whistleblower lawsuit claims Figure AI robots have the strength to fracture skulls

Former safety chief claims Figure AI's humanoid robots can fracture skulls and alleges he was fired for raising concerns. The robotics startup, now valued at $39 billion with backing from Nvidia and Jeff Bezos, denies wrongdoing a...

Nathan Ali, 23 Nov 2025 14:05

Lenovo only offers the expensive business laptop ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD with 60 Hz screens

The new ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD left a good overall impression in our review. The situation is a bit mixed for the display, because the 1080p screen does not consume a lot of power, but it is only a 60 Hz screen and there is no opt...

Andreas Osthoff, 23 Nov 2025 13:53

The Arduino UNO Q is basically a Raspberry Pi with Arduino genes (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Arduino UNO Q hands-on: Smarter with Qualcomm and capable of running a desktop OS like a Raspberry Pi

The thinker. We got a first look at the Arduino UNO Q, marking the first time Arduino has released a board that supports a full desktop operating system, allowing it to function as a compact PC. The board can also run AI models locally, giving...

Silvio Werner, 23 Nov 2025 06:06

Artwork showcasing Roblox's new age estimation toolkit in deployment (image source: Roblox Corp)

Roblox's mandatory facial recognition-centric age verification rolls out as users raise accuracy concerns

Roblox is rolling out mandatory facial recognition and ID-based age verification for chat features worldwide, positioning the system as a new safety standard amid mounting regulatory scrutiny over child protection. But early user ...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Nov 2025 06:35

Xbox Series S and X consoles are shown (Image source: Xbox Wire with edits)

Xbox price increase possible as RAM shortages hit Microsoft's consoles harder than PS5

The already high Xbox Series X price may inflate even further. Moore’s Law Is Dead reveals that Microsoft is warning partners that RAM shortages will force another increase. Sony is less likely to change the PS5 price, as it has a...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Nov 2025 02:24

Mockup of book cover created by generative AI tool (image source: Canva AI Image Generator, 2025)

Man who used generative AI to create image accused of copyright infringement, in potential landmark case

Users of generative AI apps like Stable Diffusion may not fear legal prosecution. Nonetheless, in Japan, authorities believe a man instructed the software to replicate a protected image. Most accusations of copyright infringement ...

Adam Corsetti, 21 Nov 2025 03:04

The Hexagon NPU 6 in the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme is the world's fastest laptop NPU. (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

Hexagon NPU 6 in the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme: 80 TOPS performance that is up to 95% faster than Apple M4 and 122% faster than Intel Lunar Lake

Qualcomm detailed some of the architectural enhancements coming to the new Hexagon NPU 6 in the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme SoC. The Hexagon NPU 6 offers 80 TOPS of AI performance making it the fastest laptop NPU so far, beating t...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Nov 2025 16:54

AI

Postal: Bullet Paradise canceled amid AI asset accusations as developer studio shuts down

Todd Howard says AI is only a ‘tool,’ emphasizes human creativity as Bethesda avoids AI-generated game content

The GPU war is over: Nadella says AI’s new ceiling is the power grid

From Jony Ive to Johny Strouji: Apple iPhone and Mac chip designer set to leave for an AI company

Lenovo's ThinkPad X13 G6 is compact, but keyboard and display hinges are weak points

Hangzhou debuts first robot traffic officer powered by AI

Aetina introduces Nvidia RTX Pro Blackwell embedded GPU MXM modules

Aaeon Boxer 8651AI Plus: Fanless mini PC is powered by Nvidia Jetson Orin NX

Lenovo offers the ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 with modern Intel CPUs, but only old AMD CPUs

Crucial will honor RAM and SSD warranty as Micron nixes renowned memory brand to chase AI profits

MSI announces MS-C910E Edge AI Box industrial PC

Slower PS5 and Switch 2 sales expected in 2026, as memory shortage could prompt price increases

Tecno announces two world first zoom concepts built to remove lens switching issues

TikTok's ByteDance makes AI phone that can order the cheapest product without a touch

With generative AI fraud rampant, a game developer forces job applicants to draw in-person

Sam Altman declares "code red" and puts all projects except ChatGPT on hold because of Gemini 3

Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser: AI is a "mad cow disease" that will "eventually eat itself"

Tech forecast 2026: AI hype, Apple foldable, 1000-watt chips and robot invasion

DeepSeek’s latest open-source AI models land to challenge GPT-5 and Gemini 3.0 Pro

Apple AI chief steps down, Microsoft and Google AI veteran takes charge

Gemini 3 Pro explains how to make bioweapons and explosives – experiment exposes security flaw

Huawei's fluffy AI pet provides interactive entertainment via special chatbot

Leak: ChatGPT may soon include advertising

Hawaii hands out 1,000 AI-powered dashcams to monitor road conditions and help identify road rage and reckless drivers

Lenovo's ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD offers plenty of room for improvements

Slack tests major Slackbot upgrade with new AI capabilities

“Our GPUs are melting”: OpenAI and Google restrict free AI access amid high demand

Tim Cook loves the Galaxy S25: Comedic AI clip goes viral

AI will be involved in nearly all future games, Tim Sweeney claims amid labeling debate

Warning from China: The robot bubble could burst

Roblox CEO defends its predator crisis as an ‘opportunity’ while downplaying gambling as 'fun' if done right

Running AI locally: Acer Swift Go 16 AI tested with Stable Diffusion, ChatGPT, Gemma3 and others

Lenovo's ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 shows that Lunar Lake is not automatically the better choice for compact laptops

German study reveals the most common uses for ChatGPT and other AI tools

GTA 6: Alleged gameplay leaks turn out to be an AI hoax

Nvidia may raise prices as it pays Samsung double for future HBM4 AI memory modules with 3.3 TB/s bandwidth

AMD ThinkPad T16 offers comprehensive set of features including Thunderbolt 4

The director of The Witcher 3 believes that games made by AI will have no soul

87% Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 review - Lunar Lake delivers longer battery life but brings trade-offs

Epic Games' CEO Tim Sweeney says the RAM price hike crisis is here to stay

Hacked by poetry – why AI models fail at poetic prompts

A surprising language beats English and Chinese in LLM tests, based on new academic study

Whistleblower lawsuit claims Figure AI robots have the strength to fracture skulls

Lenovo only offers the expensive business laptop ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD with 60 Hz screens

Arduino UNO Q hands-on: Smarter with Qualcomm and capable of running a desktop OS like a Raspberry Pi

Roblox's mandatory facial recognition-centric age verification rolls out as users raise accuracy concerns

Xbox price increase possible as RAM shortages hit Microsoft's consoles harder than PS5

87% Large business laptop with AMD Ryzen Pro impresses - Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 review

Man who used generative AI to create image accused of copyright infringement, in potential landmark case

Hexagon NPU 6 in the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme: 80 TOPS performance that is up to 95% faster than Apple M4 and 122% faster than Intel Lunar Lake

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