For years, major game publishers and developers have been chasing a particular north star: Fortnite. With its internet-shaking live events and copious celebrity cameos, Epic’s battle royale shooter became the epitome of what a live-service game could be, one that reached a level of cultural ubiquity that few other entertainment products could match while also […]
Google Lyria 3 Pro Extends AI Song Duration
Google is expanding the capabilities of its Lyria 3 music-making AI, enabling it to create tracks up to three minutes long and from within multiple other Google Products. Until now, Lyria had been limited to 30-second clips. Lyria 3 Pro not only increases the maximum length sixfold, it also allows the user to prompt for […]
Reddit Accounts Exhibiting ‘Fishy’ Bot-Like Behavior Must Soon Verify Their Humanity
Reddit is taking new steps to identify bots on the platform – a process that may require some users to confirm that they’re human. In a post on Wednesday, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman writes that the company will introduce a labeling system for accounts registered as bots, and ask users with “automated” or “fishy behavior” […]
Seiko Revives 44-Year-Old Digital Watch Worn by NASA Astronauts in Space
The Omega Speedmaster Professional, worn by Buzz Aldrin during the Apollo 11 lunar landing, is the most recognized watch to go to space. But the Seiko Rotocall, featuring a unique design that made it easier to switch between the watch’s various modes, could be a close second. Seiko has resurrected and rereleased the watch used […]
Reddit Introduces ‘Human Verification’ to Tackle Suspicious Bot Activity
Reddit will require suspected automated accounts to verify theyâre human, as it ramps up efforts to curb bot-driven spam and manipulation.
Waymo Depends on Firefighters and Police to Rescue Stuck Robotaxis
In at least six instances identified by TechCrunch, first responders have had to take control of Waymo vehicles and move them out of traffic during emergency situations.
Report: Russia Arrests Alleged Owner of Cybercrime Forum LeakBase
Russian state-owned media reported that police in Russia arrested the administrator of LeakBase, a large hacking forum.
Google Unveils Lyria 3 Pro Music Generation Model
Google is launching Lyria 3 Pro, an upgraded music model that generates longer, more customizable tracks, as it expands AI music tools across Gemini, enterprise products, and other services.
DeleteMe Acquires Social Media Security Tool Block Party
Tracey Chou founded Block Party in 2018 as a tool to help people stay safe from targeted harassment on Twitter, inspired by her own experiences.
The Outdated Nature of Screen Protectors: Reasons They Are No Longer Essential
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