Greg Coulthard is a self-taught CG enthusiast and YouTuber with a passion for bringing classic games into current-gen visual technology. Using Unreal Engine 5, he updates aged classics to showcase modern graphics features. Recently, the modder applied the UE5 treatment to one of the best – and most heavily modded......
Apple may be prepping a Studio Display 2 upgrade with ProMotion, HDR, and A19 chip
An internal pre-release build of iOS 26 points to a significant overhaul of the Studio Display – Apple's premium desktop monitor. Macworld got a chance to examine the code and found various clues confirming a long-rumored update. References found in the iOS 26 source code identify new specs for the......
Instacart’s algorithm is quietly charging people different prices for the same groceries
A months-long joint investigation by Consumer Reports and Groundwork Collaborative has uncovered widespread price testing on Instacart's grocery delivery platform. The research shows that identical grocery items sometimes cost different amounts for each customer. The disparity is sometimes as much as 23 percent. Investigators detected the tests at several of......
New poll shows 30% of US teens interact with chatbots every day
Despite concerns surrounding the growing AI bubble, chatbots and other AI services continue to gain popularity. A recent Pew Research Center poll of US teens confirms earlier findings: young users frequently engage with AI products for both educational and personal purposes. Read Entire Article
NASA’s Webb telescope spots ancient supernova and its host galaxy
The space agency said supernovas typically brighten rapidly over a period of several weeks before they slowly start to dim. This example, however, took months to brighten. Furthermore, because it occurred so early in the universe's history, light from the explosion stretched over time. The actual blast likely lasted around......
Disney strikes $1 billion deal with OpenAI to bring Mickey, Marvel, and more to generative video platform
Sora allows users to generate video sequences by typing descriptive text prompts. Under the new Disney agreement, users will gain legitimate access to more than 200 Disney-owned characters – ranging from Mickey Mouse to Iron Man and Darth Vader – within the Sora environment. Read Entire Article
Arm CEO says physical AI will replace most factory workers within a decade
Haas shared his views on the future of factory jobs in the age of agentic AI and robotics during the recent Brainstorm AI live event hosted by Fortune in San Francisco. The Arm executive is confident that human-shaped robots, powered by advanced AI systems, will take over most factory jobs......
Ayaneo reveals the Pocket Play, an Android slider phone inspired by the Xperia Play
Ayaneo first teased the Ayaneo Pocket Play back in August, but has only now unveiled its design. Read Entire Article
Australia’s under-16 social media ban triggers confusion, workarounds, and privacy fears
The legislation, which passed last year, requires Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube to verify the ages of Australian users and close the accounts of those identified as under 16. Although social media networks have begun to comply, gaps have already occurred in their age......
San Francisco woman gives birth in Waymo self-driving taxi
Waymo's self-driving taxis have been in the spotlight for both negative and positive reasons