The landscape of roguelike video games is populated with single-player experiences that invite players into immersive worlds of peril and discovery. However, Motion Twin’s latest offering, “Windblown,” challenges the norm by emphasizing cooperative gameplay while retaining the core essence that makes roguelikes enjoyable. Drawing inspiration from successful titles like “Hades” and “Dead Cells,” it cleverly
In recent weeks, streaming giant Twitch has introduced a new content classification category that addresses discussions surrounding politics and sensitive social issues. This initiative aims to guide viewers away from potentially offensive content about topics like civic integrity, elections, civil rights, and military conflicts. While the intention behind this addition is ostensibly to protect viewers,
Apple Inc. has embarked on a significant mission to develop its own wireless chips, a quest that has been in the pipeline for several years. Reports indicate that the culmination of this endeavor may soon arrive with the anticipated release of the iPhone 17, scheduled for the latter half of next year. Renowned analyst Ming-Chi
The gaming world has seen its fair share of remasters and ports, but few have stirred excitement and anticipation quite like the remastered edition of **Horizon Zero Dawn**. Within this remaster lies not just an upgrade in visual fidelity, but a thoughtful enhancement aimed at celebrating the original while leveraging modern technology to deliver a
In the rapidly evolving landscape of health technology, Oura has taken a significant leap by acquiring Sparta Science, a specialized startup based in the Bay Area. This acquisition, announced on a Thursday in late October 2023, is Oura’s third within a two-year period, following the previous purchases of Proxy and Veri. With a clear vision
OpenAI, a frontrunner in artificial intelligence innovation, finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with significant challenges that hinder the pace of product development and deployment. In a candid acknowledgment during a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, CEO Sam Altman revealed that the company’s limitations in computational capacity are a crucial factor stalling its progress.
Despite remarkable advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) over the last decade, robots, particularly those utilized in industrial environments, remain surprisingly limited in their capabilities. Most of these robots are designed to perform specific, repetitive tasks within predetermined workflows. They execute meticulously programmed functions with little to no ability to perceive changes in their environment or
The complexities of global supply chains have been thrust into the spotlight, particularly in industries such as drone manufacturing. A recent incident involving Skydio, a prominent American drone manufacturer, underscores the fragility and vulnerability of supply chains in the context of geopolitical tensions. The situation raises critical questions not only about national security but also
In an exciting development for voice technology, Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy recently shared insights during the company’s Q3 2024 earnings call about a reengineered version of Alexa. This iteration is touted as an “agentic” assistant, one that goes beyond merely responding to queries. Rather than serving as a passive responder, this new Alexa aims to
In 2014, Ivan Crewkov embarked on a journey that would alter not only his life but also the landscape of language education technology. Moving his family from Serbia to the United States was not just a geographical shift; it was a strategic decision as he prepared to launch his startup, Cubic.AI, which specialized in a