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Once on the brink of extinction, CDs are experiencing a surprising resurgence, driven by K-pop fandom, a backlash against streaming, and Gen-Z. Sales are up 16%, with collectible editions fueling demand. Experts offer tips on collecting, player options, and proper storage.
Meta's new AI assistant, Muse, has gone viral, but leaked internal instructions reveal its capacity to create detailed profiles of users' friends and family. Researchers express concern over the depth of personal data collection and its potential implications.
A developer has successfully rendered the classic game Doom within an SQL database, achieving a playable 35 frames per second. This feat, dubbed SQLDoom, represents a significant advancement over previous attempts to implement complex games using database structures.
Apple is enhancing macOS privacy settings to prevent AI agents from accessing sensitive user data like message histories without explicit consent. This follows an incident where Meta's AI allegedly accessed messages despite user claims of no permission.
The upcoming $110 billion merger of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount will operate under the name Skydance. CEO David Ellison stated the decision aims to preserve the iconic identities of both Paramount and Warner Bros. while establishing a new corporate brand. The deal, facing regulatory approval, includes film release commitments.
Rapid advancements in PS5 emulation tools like SharpEmu and KytyPS5 are making more PlayStation 5 titles playable on PC. SharpEmu now boasts fully playable 60 fps experiences for several games, including Astro Bot and Demon's Souls, a significant leap from its early alpha stage.
The asteroid impact that wiped out dinosaurs 66 million years ago also created a long-lasting hydrothermal system in the Chicxulub crater. New research suggests this system, potentially a haven for microbial life, persisted for 8 million years, far longer than previously thought.
Amazon is rolling out a significant update to its Fire TV interface and mobile app, introducing Alexa+ with enhanced AI capabilities. This upgrade promises more complex question answering, personalized recommendations, and seamless integration with streaming services.
Remedy Entertainment's Control Resonant introduces a revolutionary Assist Mode, allowing players to customize difficulty beyond traditional settings. This feature enhances accessibility, enabling more players to experience the game's rich narrative and engaging world.