OpenAI Is Shutting Down Sora, Its A.I. Video Generator
The start-up said it would discontinue Sora just three months after signing a multiyear deal to bring Disney characters to the service.
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Wine 11 Rewrites How Linux Runs Windows Games At the Kernel Level
Linux gamers are seeing massive performance gains with Wine’s new NTSYNC support, “which is a feature that has been years in the making and rewrites how Wine handles one of the most performance-sensitive operations in modern gaming,” reports XDA Developers. Not every game will see a night-and-day difference, but for the games that do benefit from these changes, “the improvements range from...
Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.
Meta Ordered to Pay $375 Million Over Child Safety Violations
In one of the company’s first major losses, New Mexico jurors found that it had misled consumers about the safety of its platforms, enabling sexual exploitation of young users.
Google’s Android Automotive Is Moving From the Dashboard To the ‘Brain’ of the Car
Google is expanding Android Automotive from the infotainment screen into the broader non-safety “brain” of software-defined vehicles. With its new Android Automotive OS for Software-Defined Vehicles, the in-car experience will feel “much more cohesive and the latest features will reach your driveway faster,” Matt Crowley, Android Automotive’s group product manager, writes in a blog post. “From...
OpenAI Discontinues Sora Video Platform App
OpenAI is shutting down Sora, its generative-AI video creation platform it launched in December 2024. “The move is one of a number of steps OpenAI is taking to refocus on business and coding functions ahead of a potential initial public offering as soon as the fourth quarter of this year,” reports the Wall Street Journal. CEO Sam Altman announced the changes to staff on Tuesday. “We’re saying...
Arm Unveils New AGI CPU With Meta As Debut Customer
Arm unveiled its first self-developed data center chip, the AGI CPU, designed for handling agentic AI workloads. The new chip was built in partnership with Meta and manufactured by TSMC. Other customers for the new chip include OpenAI, Cloudflare, SAP, and SK Telecom. Reuters reports: The new chip, called the AGI CPU, will address data-crunching needed for a specific type of AI that is able to...
Epic Games Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees, Citing Fortnite Slump
The cut represents about 20 percent of the video game company’s work force, a spokeswoman said.
Anthropic’s Claude Can Now Use Your Computer To Finish Tasks
Anthropic is testing a new Claude feature that lets users send a request from their phone and have the AI carry it out directly on their computer, such as opening apps, using a browser, or editing files. The move follows the viral spread of OpenClaw earlier this year, which has gained cult popularity among devs for the ability to run local, 24/7 personal workflows. CNBC reports: Users can now...
Self-Propagating Malware Poisons Open Source Software, Wipes Iran-Based Machines
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A new hacking group has been rampaging the Internet in a persistent campaign that spreads a self-propagating and never-before-seen backdoor — and curiously a data wiper that targets Iranian machines. The group, tracked under the name TeamPCP, first gained visibility in December, when researchers from security firm Flare observed it...
Nasa to spend $20bn on moon base after cancelling orbiting station
New Nasa chief, Jared Isaacman, has outlined several changes to flagship moon programme Artemis
Nasa is cancelling plans to deploy a space station in lunar orbit and will instead use its components to construct a $20bn base on the moon’s surface over the next seven years, its new chief, Jared Isaacman, said on Tuesday.
Isaacman, who was sworn in at the agency in December, made the announcement...
The Popularity of Online Real Money Slots
Online real money slot gaming has rapidly grown into one of the most vibrant and engaging areas of digital entertainment. Today’s players are no longer limited to traditional machines or land based venues—slot gaming is accessible anywhere, at any time, offering a blend of convenience, excitement, and immersive design. Thanks to technological advancements, creative themes, […]
Qtonic Quantum Debuts Industry’s First Independent Scoring Platform For Post-Quantum Cryptography At Rsac 2026
Miami, Florida (PinionNewswire) — Qtonic Quantum Corp, the independent post-quantum cybersecurity advisory firm, today announced the launch of Qtonic Quantum Lab (qtonicquantum.com/lab), the first vendor neutral, quantitative scoring platform for post-quantum cryptography implementations. The announcement comes during RSAC 2026 Conference in San Francisco, where more than 40,000 cybersecurity...
Studystruct Inc. Expands K–12 Online Math Assessment Platform With Instant Results and Free Practice Tests
Frisco, TX – Studystruct Inc., a leader in K–12 educational assessment technology, today announced the expansion of its online mathematics assessment platform designed for school districts, homeschool families, tutors, teachers, and parents seeking accurate, standards‑aligned insight into student performance. Built on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Studystruct delivers clear,...
PokiesGalaxy Announces Major Relaunch, Setting New Standards for Reputable Pokies Online Providers
Sydney, Australia (PinionNewswire) — Pokies Galaxy, a leading authority in the online pokies space since 2017, is proud to announce the official relaunch and massive redesign of its flagship platform, www.pokiesgalaxy.com. Under the editorial leadership of veteran industry writer William Jones, the redesigned site is engineered to bridge the gap between slots enthusiasts and high-quality, […]
Arm Holdings, in Break From Past, Will Sell Its Own Computer Chips
For years, the company sold chip designs to other companies. Now it plans to sell its own chips for A.I. data centers.
Epic Games To Cut More Than 1,000 Jobs As Fortnite Usage Falls
Epic Games is cutting more than 1,000 jobs as usage of its flagship title, Fortnite, falls. “The layoffs aren’t related to AI,” CEO Tim Sweeney noted. Reuters reports: The cuts, along with more than $500 million in savings from lower contracting and marketing spending and unfilled roles would put the company in “a more stable place,” Sweeney said in a note to employees. […] “We’ve had...
Don’t Miss Out: BlockDAG, Bitcoin Cash, Chainlink, & Sui Top the Best Crypto to Buy Today
The crypto market in 2026 is no longer about blind speculation; it is about identifying the exact moment when infrastructure meets massive liquidity. For those tracking the “best crypto to buy today,” the search often leads to projects that have moved past the theoretical stage and into live, revenue-generating ecosystems. While the broader market stabilizes, […]
Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff
It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.
Dashcams And Disputes: Can Video Footage Help Your Insurance Claim?
In South Africa’s increasingly complex road landscape, the “he said, she said” of accident reporting is evolving. Whether you are a daily commuter or an e-hailing driver, the rise of road incidents from smash-and-grabs to fraudulent claims has made the dashcam a popular companion for many drivers. While insurance has traditionally helped absorb the financial […]
Uphold Unlocks Crypto Spending Power with a Premium Visa Signature Credit Card
New York, United States – Uphold, the modern infrastructure provider for on-chain finance, has introduced access to a premium Visa Signature credit card(1) that lets customers spend against their crypto holdings without having to sell. Accepted at 150 million merchants worldwide Flexible, fixed-rate repayment terms No annual fees, no credit checks Benefits include airport lounge access, […]