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Nintendo Tries To Obtain Touchscreen-Specific Patent On Monster Capturing

Yesterday at 23:00 PM, via Slashdot

Nintendo is trying to secure a touchscreen-specific monster-catching patent that could be relevant to Palworld Mobile. Japan’s patent office has initially rejected the application for lacking an inventive step over prior art, but the company could appeal or amend the claims. Games Fray reports: The Japan Patent Office (JPO) has now made a new monster-catching patent application by Nintendo...

Meta Layoffs Stress Harsh AI Reality Inside Zuckerberg’s Company

Yesterday at 22:00 PM, via Slashdot

Meta is expected to begin cutting about 8,000 jobs this week as it pours more money into AI infrastructure and looks to “offset” other investments, with additional layoffs reportedly possible later this year. According to CNBC, the morale has worsened inside the company. “Internally, there’s an emerging sense of dread across wide swaths of the company,” the report says, citing current and...

WhiteBIT Joins the Ring as Usyk Defends His Title against Verhoeven in Egypt

Yesterday at 21:33 PM, via Tech Financials

WhiteBIT, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange by traffic, is supporting a major boxing night headlined by Oleksandr Usyk, where the Ukrainian champion will defend his WBC heavyweight title on May 23 in Egypt. WhiteBIT’s involvement reflects a broader commitment to supporting elite sport and the values it represents. At the highest level, both sport and […]

Elon Musk Loses Lawsuit Against OpenAI

Yesterday at 21:00 PM, via Slashdot

After three weeks of testimony, which was covered extensively here on Slashdot, a U.S. jury on Monday ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, finding that he waited too long to bring his claims that the company betrayed its nonprofit mission. Reuters reports: The trial had widely been seen as a critical moment for the future of OpenAI and artificial intelligence generally, both...

A Master’s Degree Isn’t the Job Guarantee It Used To Be

Yesterday at 20:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Wall Street Journal: Going back to grad school has long been the Plan B of young professionals who aspire to climb higher in their careers or struggle to get promoted in a tough job market. New data show that getting a master’s degree isn’t the guarantee it used to be. The unemployment rate for workers under 35 with a master’s degree has rarely been...

Microsoft Testing Adjustable Taskbar, Start Menu In Windows 11

Yesterday at 19:00 PM, via Slashdot

Microsoft is testing long-requested Windows 11 customization options, including a resizable taskbar, smaller taskbar buttons, and a more configurable Start menu that lets users reduce recommended content. BleepingComputer reports: Starting with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8493, the taskbar can now be configured to use smaller buttons and moved to the bottom, top, left, or right side...

The US Is Betting On AI To Catch Insider Trading In Prediction Markets

Yesterday at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

The CFTC says it is ramping up efforts to catch insider trading and market manipulation in prediction markets, using AI tools, blockchain tracing, and other surveillance systems to flag suspicious bets. It’s also monitoring activity by U.S. traders accessing offshore platforms like Polymarket through VPNs. Wired reports: [T]he Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which oversees prediction...

Revolutionizing Play: How AI is Transforming the Online Gaming Industry

Yesterday at 17:22 PM, via Tech Financials

The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has witnessed an unprecedented evolution in recent years, significantly impacting various industries. Among these, the online gaming sector stands out as a prominent beneficiary of AI’s advancements. This blog post explores the transformative role of AI in online gaming, delving into how it reshapes game design, player experience, and […]

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency

Yesterday at 17:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: The World Health Organization declared on Saturday that the spread of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda was a global health emergency. The announcement was made a day after Africa’s leading public health authority reported that an outbreak in a province in the northeast of the country was linked to dozens...

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