Australian Open tennis tournament replaces players with Wii Sports-like avatars to stream live matches
The avatars come with giant heads and even bigger (tennis) balls
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In 1863, one man warned us about AI - how a 19th-century letter foresaw AI fears
The theme of machine dominance would later find its way into numerous works of science fiction
Through the looking glass: In an era when the American Civil War dominated headlines, an English sheep farmer in New Zealand penned a letter that would prove remarkably prophetic. On June 13, 1863, The Press newspaper of Christchurch published a missive titled "Darwin among the Machines," which may contain the first published argument for halting technological progress to prevent machines from dominating humanity.
Automattic retaliates against WP Engine with a significant reduction in free WordPress support
The feud around the web's most popular CMS is worsening
World's first carbon fiber metro train hits the tracks in China
Lighter frame claimed to slash energy use by seven percent
Before Apple, iPod creator Tony Fadell had his MP3 player idea rejected by which two companies?
Companies believed the market for an MP3 player was too niche and unprofitable. But not Apple.
A racing heart didn't stop this speedrunner from achieving a new Super Mario Bros. record
Just 18 frames away from literal perfection
Tetris has been crammed into a tiny 60KB PDF, works in any browser
Falling tetriminos find new life in a PDF
Pocket Power: The Game Boy's Legendary Journey
The Nintendo Game Boy revolutionized handheld gaming, captivating generations with its simplicity, portability, and iconic games like Tetris and Pokémon, leaving a legacy spanning decades.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney blasts big tech leaders for cozying up to Trump
"After years of pretending to be Democrats, Big Tech leaders are now pretending to be Republicans"
A hot potato: In a scathing critique of tech industry leaders, Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney has accused prominent executives of cozying up to President-elect Donald Trump in an attempt to influence anti-competitive policies. Sweeney's comments, shared on the social media platform X, highlight growing concerns about the relationship between big tech and the incoming administration.
Yes, video game budgets are skyrocketing, but the reason goes beyond graphics
Just one employee could cost a studio between $15,000 to $20,000 per month
Zuckerberg slams Apple for not "inventing anything great in a while"
He also said Meta's profits could double without Apple restrictions
Federal watchdog aims to extend bank-like protections to in-game currencies
Gamers complain of unauthorized transactions, scams, hacking attempts, and account theft
Blue Origin's first-ever orbital launch is all set with New Glenn rocket
It packs double the power of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket
JetZero aims to make commercial jets flatter (and more futuristic) by 2030
Blended wing innovation could slash jet fuel consumption by 50%
Hackers extend Toslink audio cables to 143 kilometers, achieve IP data transmission
How about boosting Toslink's range from 10 meters to 143 kilometers?
Someone just traded a hat in Team Fortress 2 for a record-breaking $40,000
More than doubling the prior record after just one year
Tesla unveils refreshed 2025 Model Y with bold design and upgraded features
Drawing inspiration from the Cybertruck and Cybercab designs
Meet the Freewrite Wordrunner, a mechanical keyboard designed with writers in mind
Hitting Kickstarter in February
Startup claims world's first flying motorcycle, could go on sale next year for $60,000
Capable of flying for up to 40 minutes on a full charge
2024 was the hottest year on record, surpassing the critical 1.5°C threshold
Last year also saw the hottest-ever day on record
Judge refuses to let man search landfill for his lost $713 million Bitcoin hard drive
He has "no realistic prospect of succeeding"
Samsung unveils 98-inch 8K LCD TV with RGB microLED backlighting
Cheaper than full microLED, better than miniLED
