Apple is considering using AI models from OpenAI or Anthropic to deliver the more capable version of Siri it debuted at WWDC 2024,
Welcome to Video Games Weekly on Engadget. Expect a new story every Monday or Tuesday, broken into two parts. The first is a space for short essays and ramblings about video game trends and related topics from me, Jess Conditt, a reporter who's covered the industry for more than 13 years. The second contains the video game stories from the past week that you need to know about, including some headlines from outside of Engadget.
Please enjoy — and I'll see you next week.
11 Bit Studios has drawn the ire of players for the undisclosed use of artificial intelligence in its recent release, The Alters. The new project from the team behind Frostpunk and This War of Mine is a narratively and thematically interesting take on a science fiction survival game. The project contains a lot of dialogue and written text, and some players
Nintendo of Canada has announced that the pricing of the Switch, its accessories, its games and even Amiibo figures, will all be changing in Canada come August. The pricing adjustment is being made "based on market conditions," according to the the announcement.
It's not clear how much the price of the
It’s available on iOS now: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id6499280064
We got into specialty coffee during COVID and, like many others, fell deep down the rabbit hole. Along the way, we ran into the same frustrations:
- A drawer full of empty coffee bags.
- No simple way to track grind size, rest dates, notes—by bean.
- My coffee history scattered across photos, screenshots, notebooks, and half-memories.
- The uni
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Colombian gangs are using social media to reach and recruit children, the United Nations has warned.
Gangs and rebel groups are enticing children to enlist by posting videos on platforms like TikTok and Facebook that showcase the “perks” of the lifestyle. Some clips promise money, mobile phones, and, in some cases, cosmetic surgery, according to Scott Campbell, Colombia
Most top-ranking websites fail HTML validation. Google explains why perfect code isn’t required, and what matters instead.
The post Google: Many Top Sites Have Invalid HTML And Still Rank appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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Here's how to watch the new Hulu special. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/when-to-stream-the-secret-lives-of-mormon-wives-reunion/#ftag=CADf328eec
Head into orbit without leaving the ground. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/netflix-is-bringing-nasas-live-content-to-your-screens/#ftag=CADf328eec
Google Lens' Visual Search features can help you read the menu at your favorite Cuban restaurant or help you decipher a train map in rural France. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-let-google-lens-be-my-tour-guide-it-might-be-the-easiest-way-to-travel-smarter/#ftag=CADf328eec
This show may be from 2005, but you should rewatch it anyway. Here's why. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/thered-be-no-severance-or-stranger-things-without-this-genius-sci-fi-show-from-20-years-ago/#ftag=CADf328eec
We could also be getting an updated Apple Vision Pro later this year. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/analyst-says-apple-has-big-vision-pro-plans-for-2027-including-smart-glasses/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints -- and the answers -- for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 1, No. 281. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-july-1-281/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints -- and the answer -- for today's Wordle for July 1, No. 1,473. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-july-1-1473/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 1, #751. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-1-751/#ftag=CADf328eec
This month on Netflix, Adam Sandler returns with Happy Gilmore 2, and Charlize Theron is back in action with The Old Guard 2. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/11-new-movies-on-netflix-this-july-you-shouldnt-miss/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 1, No. 485. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-1-485/#ftag=CADf328eec
FICO unveiled new scoring models that consider BNPL plans. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/buy-now-pay-later-plans-will-start-to-impact-your-credit-score-later-this-year-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec
A set of bugs can be used to pull a phone's contacts list, or even deploy malware on a Bluetooth device.
Ford CEO Jim Farley has said that he believes Lidar is “mission critical” to any autonomous driving system, pouring more doubt on Tesla's self-driving tech.
Browser AI Agents are being exploited by attackers due to their inability to detect certain threats.
Someone signed up for Trump Mobile and made some eye-opening discoveries.
Samsung’s Smart Monitor M9 mixes OLED, AI, and streaming features into one device, but its $1,599 price makes practicality a real concern.
The AirPursue PM20 senses your presence and shoots purified air in your direction, wherever you go.
Save $65 when you bundle the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus with a 512GB Samsung Pro Ultimate microSDXC memory card.
The thinnest Galaxy Fold ever is set to be revealed during next month's Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, but you can catch early Galaxy Z Fold 7 details right now.
A founding member of the Xbox team just shared a grim prediction for the future of Xbox consoles. Here's what she had to say, and what it means for gamers.
Nvidia DLSS 4's biggest update just might be its transformer upscaling model rather than the AI-powered multi-frame gen tech that's dominated the RTX 50-series launch. And we've got the numbers to prove it.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/nvidia-dlss-transformer-model
The Xbox Edition Meta Quest 3S is cool, but you know what's even cooler? The XREAL glasses. Here's why I think Microsoft should've partnered with XREAL instead of Meta (or why not both?!)
Stuck inside without air conditioning? Doing a brutal hike on the hottest day of the year? I found a gadget that will almost instantly make you feel cooler. With temperatures rising this summer, the heat is on to find ways to quickly cool down.
Yes, it’s a fan, but it’s not one of those cheap battery fans that demands you hold it in your hand and aim it at
Whether you’re trying out Vite 7, vitest browser mode or remote functions, there’s lots of experimental features to try this month.
Want some Svelte swag while you’re chatting on Discord? With the new sv ⚡ server tag, you do just that. While signed into Discord, you can adopt ou
A pair of US lawmakers have called on the US Department of Commerce to investigate OnePlus over allegations that the company's devices transmit data to Chinese servers without user consent, according to a report by Reuters. This is a bipartisan effort, with Republican Repre
It's been getting easier and easier to purchase a Nintendo Switch 2 since launch, but the console is still notably unavailable from Amazon. According to
NASA is bringing live NASA+ programming to Netflix. For the uninitiated, NASA+ is the space agency's very own streaming platform. Content will begin showing up later this summer.
This will be reserved for live events, with NASA saying it'll be u
Super Mario Maker 2 was released six years ago this past Saturday. While Nintendo didn't do a whole lot to mark the occasion, one of the game's most dedicated players sure did. DSteves hit a remarkable milestone by becoming the first to
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First of all, this is purely a personal learning project for me, aiming to combine three of my passions: photography, software engineering, and my family memories. I have a large collection of family photos and want to build an interactive experience to explore them, ala Google or Apple Photo features.
My goal is to create a system with smart search capabilities, and one of the most important requirements is that it must run entirely on my local hardware. Privacy is key, but the main drive
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Chrome 137 shipped the if() CSS function, so it’s totally possible we’ll see other browsers implement it, though it’s tough to know exactly when. Whatever the case, if() enables us to use values conditionally, which we can already do with queries and other functions (e.g., media queries and the light-dark() function), so I’m sure you’re wondering: What exactly does if() do? https://webdesignernews.com/poking-at-the-css-if-function-a-little-more-conditional-color-theming-2/
The Müller-Lyer illusion, pictured below, makes you think that, of two lines, one is longer than the other when in fact they are of the same length. It appears in virtually every introductory book on graphic design and, of course, in books on perception and psychology. You might not have known it by name, but you must have seen it before: https://webdesignernews.com/designing-for-the-eye/
When you hear “whiteboard,” the first thing that probably comes to mind is a classic brainstorming session filled with sticky notes, doodles, and scattered ideas. https://webdesignernews.com/creative-ways-to-use-them-beyond-brainstorming/
What if you could design and build on the same canvas? Here’s how we created code layers to bring design and code together. https://webdesignernews.com/canvas-meet-code-building-figmas-code-layers/
But that was AI, before APIs that bill you for every little thing, before people subscribed to tools they don’t even remember signing up for, before you could hit $10M ARR in a year and still have no idea if your product will stick. https://webdesignernews.com/when-growth-lies-ux-tells-the-truth/
Your first step is to define that job in a single sentence. This isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s your design compass. It makes priorities obvious and tradeoffs easier to navigate. https://webdesignernews.com/ux-benchmarking-vs-ux-success-metrics-2/
New research backs up what gamers have thought for years: video games can be an antidote to stress and anxiety. https://webdesignernews.com/cozy-comfort/
“These questions feel really personal”; ”This is going to be too controversial”; “You should stick to programming surveys”. https://webdesignernews.com/state-of-devs/
Two key U.S. Republican senators agreed to a revised federal moratorium on state regulation of artificial intelligence to five years and to allow states to adopt rules on child online safety and protecting artists’ images or likelinesses.
Senate Commerce Committee chair Ted Cruz originally proposed securing compliance by blocking states that regulate A
Israel’s Cato Networks said on Monday it had raised $359 million in a funding round, valuing the cybersecurity firm at more than $4.8 billion, as investors bet on growing demand for artificial intelligence-driven security and networking solutions.
An uptick in sophisticated cyberattacks has prompted fears of operational disruptions among companies and
Germany is pursuing a ban on DeepSeek due to alleged illegal transfers of user data to China.
The post DeepSeek App Faces Ban In Germany For Illegal Transfer Of User Data appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/deepseek-app-faces-ban-in-germany-for-illegal-transfer-of-use
Chcete mít problémy? Vezměte pokročilý jazykový model, zadejte mu cíl, k němuž má směřovat, vystavte ho stresu, jako třeba hrozbě vypnutí a napojte ho na reálný svět. Inteligence jsou ve skutečnosti bezohlední řezníci a jdou si tvrdě za svým, zřejmě díky výchově, které se jim dostává. Určitě bude lepší se k nim chovat slušně a s respektem. Pro jistotu. http://www.osel.cz/14136-drsne-ai-pokrocile-inteligence-v-ohrozeni-lzou-vydiraji-a-vyhrozuji.html
I used Photoshop's AI editing suite to create and edit my pictures. Here's how it went, plus expert tips for using generative fill, expand and remove. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-took-photoshops-generative-ai-for-a-spin-these-are-the-tools-that-stuck-out/#ftag=CADf328eec
You may even be able to snag store credit at some places when you trade in your old tech. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/how-and-where-to-recycle-your-old-computers-and-printers/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you're trying to cut meat out of your diet, watch out for these 10 sneaky foods. https://www.cnet.com/news/believe-it-or-not-these-10-foods-arent-vegetarian-experts-warn/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Nerazzurri battle it out with the impressive Brazilians for a place in the quarterfinals. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-inter-milan-vs-fluminense-from-anywhere-for-free-stream-fifa-club-world-cup-soccer/#ftag=CADf328eec
Curioso's AI tools can give you directions, contextual travel tips and export your curated travel plans to Google Maps for the latest traffic alerts. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ai-has-made-my-trip-planning-easier-what-to-know-if-youre-headed-on-a-fourth-of-july-road-trip/#ftag=CADf328eec
This strange, cheap household product can protect your skin overnight, leaving it glowing in the morning. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/this-k-beauty-skin-care-hack-keeps-my-skin-moisturized-every-night/#ftag=CADf328eec
The secret to better internet is where you place your internet equipment. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/want-faster-internet-wi-fi-technicians-warn-to-never-put-your-router-in-these-5-spots/#ftag=CADf328eec
To mark its tenth anniversary, Apple Music is also unveiling a list of the top 500 most-streamed songs from the past decade. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/heres-how-to-see-your-most-played-songs-of-all-time-on-apple-music/#ftag=CADf328eec
Though mortgage rates have been relatively calm, we could see more volatility in July. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-rate-predictions-how-tariffs-war-and-the-fed-are-impacting-rates/#ftag=CADf328eec
The company recently fixed three major flaws, but worries of a new threat remain.
Apple could launch a more affordable laptop with an A18 chip next year, a new report claims.
Privilege creep and shadow AI push insider threat levels higher, with 50% of workers granted more access than needed.
Apple has seven sets of top-secret smart glasses and VR headsets in development, a new report claims.
Originally going for $59.99, the bundle now costs just $14.99 for Prime Members, meaning you’ll save a handy $45 – but every little bit helps.
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If you’ve been using Windows for a long time, you’ve probably been told to periodically reinstall the operating system to keep it fresh. I remember I used to reinstall Windows XP every few months back in the day to keep it zippy. But is this necessary in
There’s no such thing as too much RAM—ask anyone who’s trying to find a good deal on an Nvidia graphics card. But you might not need to drop a month’s rent on a new GPU to free up some VRAM! Just wait a little while for the newest graphics card driver
By now, most users can use both the classic Outlook and new Outlook apps together for email. Either way, the Outlook calendar is accessed as needed via the calendar tab in the left-hand navigation. But what if you want to see your emails
Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have developed a 3D printing technique that lets you print hard and soft materials with the same resin.
The developers behind Fedora have withdrawn their proposal to drop 32-bit support from the OS. Fedora 44 will maintain 32-bit support, allowing Steam to keep functioning on the Linux distribution.
AMD AI Linux-powered servers are failing to hibernate due to excessive VRAM and a high number of AMD Instinct accelerators per system.
Tinder is requiring new users in California to verify their identities by using facial recognition, according to a report by Axios. The policy goes into effect today as a test program. The obvious reason behind this is to make sure people are who they say they are. Dating apps, after all,
The bumper 2025 edition of Amazon's Prime Day is fast approaching and the deals are starting to emerge. While we've seen this offer pop up several times in the past, it's one that's always worth highlighting.
If you're worried your local bodega or convivence store may soon be replaced by an AI storefront, you can rest easy — at least for the time being. Anthropic recently concluded an experiment, dubbed Project Vend, that saw the company task an offshoot of its
GoPro’s Anamorphic lens mod is finally available to buy, completing the set of lenses the company teased when it announced its Hero 13 action cam. At the time, the most significant change to the latest edition of its best-selling camera was the ability to attach a selection of lenses and ND filters. Of all of them, I was most intrigued by the Anamo
A security company has found eight security vulnerabilities that impact hundreds of Brother printer models. The company has released firmware updates to handle seven of these vulnerabilities, but one security flaw cannot be patched.
Brother has indicated that it'll fix the remaining issue during the manufacturing process of future printers, w
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