xAI advertises the Video Games Tutor role as specifically being for an AI tutor specialized in video games. The candidate will be training and refining Grok to excel in video game concepts, mechanics, and generation. Read Entire Article
AI fighter jets, drone swarms, and $250K warships: the new defense economy
Governments worldwide are committing trillions of dollars to retool their militaries for a rapidly evolving era defined by high-tech threats and new modes of warfare. Nowhere is this transformation more evident than in Europe, where the war in Ukraine has become a testing ground for fresh approaches – and where......
Modder attaches SSD coolers to iPhone 17 Pro Max for unprecedented benchmark results
A Redditor recently shared photos of his iPhone 17 Pro Max with several SSD heatsinks attached to the back. The added cooling pushes the phone's 3DMark test results far beyond similar benchmarks on unmodified units. Read Entire Article
Final Fantasy XI’s continued popularity leads to another server lock
In July, Fujito revealed that the Asura World – the most populated Final Fantasy XI server – had stopped accepting new player registrations due to an "unexpected" surge in popularity. Now, the Bahamut World is facing the same challenge. Since Square Enix "closed" Asura to new players, Bahamut became the......
Perplexity’s AI browser Comet is now available for download
Comet combines traditional web browsing with an AI assistant in the sidebar. Built on Chromium, it supports familiar extensions and introduces features such as instant page summarization, contextual answers, task automation, and smart tab management. Comet is now free for everyone to use. Read Entire Article
Apple delays next Vision Pro, bets on Meta-style smart glasses
Apple is shifting resources away from a planned overhaul of its Vision Pro headset to accelerate the development of smart glasses, according to people familiar with the matter. The move highlights the company's push to catch up with rivals such as Meta in a product category that could eventually replace......
Because your PC should smell nice: Apacer adds essential oil diffuser to SSD
Asus introduced the Fragrance Mouse earlier this year, aiming to bring a fragrant, almost synesthetic experience to the otherwise metallic world of computers. Now, another Taiwanese manufacturer is embracing the same concept while adding a touch of environmental friendliness. Read Entire Article
Roland returns to analog with the TR-1000 drum machine
Roland is returning to its analog roots with the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator, marking a notable strategic shift after years of focusing on digital sound modeling and software recreations of its classic drum machines. Read Entire Article
Lenovo Legion Go 2 reviewed: big OLED power, but portability takes a hit
Lenovo's latest handheld, the Legion Go 2 delivers strong gaming performance with its Z2 Extreme APU and a vibrant OLED display with better ergonomics. However, it's bulky, heavy and expensive. Reviewers note Windows 11 still feels unfinished for handhelds. Read Entire Article
Xbox Game Pass users may be canceling subscriptions in record numbers after latest price hike
Several posts on the Xbox subreddit expressed frustration over the rising cost of a Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Many users said the latest hike was the final straw and that they would not renew once their current plan expires. Others speculated the increase could trigger a mass exodus from Xbox,......