Take-Two is overhauling the long-delayed next installment in the BioShock series after an internal review left top executives at 2K Games dissatisfied with the game's progress. The project, led by Take-Two subsidiary Cloud Chamber, has been in development for over a decade and has shifted between multiple studios. Anonymous insiders......
Over a million gamers reclaimed censored titles in GOG’s 48-hour push
GOG originally launched as "Good Old Games" in 2008, offering DRM-free copies of classic titles updated to run on modern Windows PCs. The company's mission is now somewhat changed, but the focus is still on game preservation that can stand the test of time. Read Entire Article
Balabolka is a free text-to-speech tool for Windows
Balabolka converts written text into spoken audio using installed speech synthesis engines, such as Microsoft SAPI. It supports a wide range of file formats-including Docs, ePub, and PDFs, allowing allows users to save the output as audio files. This makes it useful for accessibility, language learning, and content narration. Read...
Scientists are growing tumors in space to study how to personalize cancer treatment
In a laboratory more than 249 miles above Earth, a new generation of cancer research is unfolding. A biotech startup is harnessing the microgravity environment of the International Space Station to study how real patient tumors grow and respond to anti-cancer drugs – work that may one day lead to......
Battlefield 6 anti-cheat system requires Secure Boot, shutting out Linux and legacy PCs
Battlefield 6 will include a powerful anti-cheat system that requires players to enable Secure Boot on their Windows PCs. Battlefield Wire confirmed the news on X, stating that EA's anti-cheat technology will run at the kernel level on Windows and rely on Microsoft's controversial UEFI-based Secure Boot feature. Read Entire...
Google Pixel 9a drops to $399, flagship power at a budget price
The Pixel 9a is a budget-friendly phone powered by the same Tensor G4 chip as its flagship siblings. It features 8GB of RAM, impressive cameras, and a 5,100 mAh battery. It's one of our favorite phones of the year, and at $399 (down from $499), it's the best deal yet for...
Delta denies using AI to set personalized ticket prices
The controversy erupted after Senators Ruben Gallego, Mark Warner, and Richard Blumenthal sent a letter questioning Delta's intentions regarding AI-driven pricing. They argued that such technology could expose travelers to higher fares based on their individual "pain points," especially as household expenses continue to rise nationwide. Read Entire Article
Scientists transform peacock feathers into tiny biological laser beams
The research, conducted by researchers from several US universities and published in Nature, set out to explore the behavior of peacock feather barbules – microscopic structures that help create the bird's famous shimmering eyespots – when treated with the laser dye rhodamine 6G. The aim was to determine if light......
Tim Cook has now been Apple CEO for longer than Steve Jobs
Cook's comments on the Vision Pro, one of the signature products of his tenure, came during Apple's earnings call for the quarter ending in June. He discussed the headset's upcoming OS update and enterprise applications. Read Entire Article
Mystery packages with QR codes spark new wave of scams
The scheme unfolds when an individual receives a package that's addressed to them, but with no clear sender. The inside may include a note and a QR code, inviting the recipient to scan it for details about the package, instructions on returning it, or even to supposedly claim a prize.......