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September 26, 2024
NEWS
CBS News

Apple iPhone 16 Pro review: A lot of power in a pocket-friendly package
So what’s the difference between these phones? It comes down to display size, processor speed and battery life. All four models run the same version of the iOS 18 operating system, come with the same apps, and support all of Apple’s services (including …
WIRED

Meta Releases Llama 3.2—and Gives Its AI a Voice
The company is also releasing the multimodal Llama 3.2, a free model with visual skills. Mark Zuckerberg speaking on a stage with his image on …
Variety

‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Launch Delayed to February 2025 Amid Weak ‘Star Wars Outlaws’ Performance at Ubisoft
This will enable the biggest entry in the franchise to fully deliver on its ambition, notably by fulfilling the promise of our dual protagonist adventure, with Naoe and Yasuke bringing two very different gameplay styles.” …
The New York Times

Echoes of Wisdom Empowers Zelda to Create Her Own Path
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom finds us once again in the imperiled medieval fantasy world of Hyrule. This time, a mysterious force has been creating disastrous rifts that suck buildings and people alike into a dark and mysterious void.
ABC News

Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glasses
Meta has unveiled updates to the company’s virtual reality headset and Ray Ban smart glasses along as it tries to demonstrate its artificial intelligence prowess and the next generation of computing platforms beyond smartphones and computers.
Nintendo

Ask the Developer Vol. 13, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom — Part 4
Some of the images and videos shown in text were created during development. In this thirteenth volume of Ask the Developer, an interview series in which Nintendo developers convey in their own words …
WIRED

OpenAI CTO Mira Murati Is Leaving the Company
In a letter to the OpenAI team posted on X, Murati wrote that “this moment feels right” to step down. … OpenAI chief technology officer Mira Murati resigned on Wednesday, saying she wants “the time and space to do my own exploration.” …
CBS News

Meta debuts AI chatbot voiced by celebrities Judi Dench, Awkwafina and others
Meta’s artificial intelligence-powered chatbot spoke to CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a voice familiar to fans of American actress, comedian and rapper Awkwafina in a demo of the enhanced AI tool on Wednesday. That’s because Meta AI, the company’s virtual …
Variety

‘Ghost of Tsushima’ Sequel Video Game ‘Ghost of Yotei’ Set at PlayStation
Released in 2020, “Ghost of Tsushima” is an action-adventure game following Jin Sakai, a samurai on a quest to protect Tsushima Island during the first Mongol invasion of Japan. Jin must choose between …
The Verge

Google files EU antitrust complaint over Microsoft’s cloud practices
Google has filed an antitrust complaint to EU regulators, accusing Microsoft of unfair licensing contracts for its Azure cloud services. CNBC reports that Google, which is third behind Microsoft and Amazon in the cloud market, alleges that Microsoft …