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technology13h ago

Unreal Engine 6 Gets First Look and Logo Reveal as Rocket League Gets a New Coat of Paint

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Rocket League moves to Unreal Engine 6, signaling a major shift with new visuals and gameplay potential.
The Paris Major reveal shows a teaser for Unreal Engine 6 with new cars and upgraded graphics for Rocket League.
The Verge notes Unreal 6 upgrade is teased at a major event, with no fixed release date yet for Rocket League.

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technology3h ago

iOS 27 could offer native integration with Google Cast and other streaming protocols - 9to5Mac

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iOS 27 reportedly adds native support for third‑party casting protocols in the EU to comply with DMA requirements.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says iOS 27 could let Google Cast be set as the default for beaming content.
The Verge confirms iOS 27 will support Google Cast and other AirPlay alternatives.
The EU DMA prompt suggests Apple may allow native integration without AirPlay in certain devices.
Analysts expect the EU-focused rollout to shape future Apple streaming integrations beyond Europe.
Google Cast is highlighted as the most popular third-party protocol that could gain native support.
Industry voices note this may improve hotel and device experiences where Google Cast is prevalent.
The reports stress the EU focus but acknowledge possible broader implications over time.
Both 9to5Mac and The Verge connect the development to DMA compliance and default streaming choices.
The story notes the potential for system-level integration to affect device manufacturers’ approaches.

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Google’s latest commerce moves deepen the battle over agentic shopping

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technology1h ago

Google’s latest commerce moves deepen the battle over agentic shopping

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Google unveils Universal Cart, an intelligent shopping cart that works across retailers and Google surfaces.
The cart uses Gemini to surface deals and price changes and supports Google Pay checkout.
Universal Cart is part of Google’s broader Universal Commerce Protocol launched in January.
Advertisers worry about dependency on Google for shopper acquisition at acceptable costs.
Analysts see a broader restructuring of commerce around AI agents and assistant-driven decisioning.
Rivals like Amazon and TikTok are expanding their own AI-assisted shopping experiences.
Industry analysts foresee platforms becoming digital stewards of consumer decisions, not just checkout points.
Public concern exists about AI access to shopping history and personal data.
Google emphasizes it is not a retailer or marketplace to guide users in the agentic era.
News framing positions Universal Cart within a trend toward cross-surface shopping experiences.

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From split-tunneling to post-quantum crypto: NymVPN just had its biggest two-month update yet, and a fresh redesign is already on the way

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technology1h ago

From split-tunneling to post-quantum crypto: NymVPN just had its biggest two-month update yet, and a fresh redesign is already on the way

Techradar.com

NymVPN rolled out split tunneling and an Android ad blocker in beta, expanding to more devices this spring.
The update includes the first phase of post-quantum security using a Lewes Protocol across platforms in Fast mode.
A Pay as You Go option lets users access the network without an account or identifying details.
NymVPN plans a redesigned app with a cleaner, simpler interface in the near term.
NymVPN is extending its privacy features while pursuing broader reach with a guerrilla outreach strategy.
NymVPN marked its first anniversary with significant feature updates and cryptography advancements.
The update emphasizes anti-censorship and usability improvements across platforms.
The developments position NymVPN among a small group actively shipping post-quantum protections.
NymVPN anticipates a broader rollout and feedback-driven refinements for betas.
TechRadar notes NymVPN’s focus on privacy-first design while expanding features.

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Why are Europe's biggest defense projects in trouble?

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business1h ago

Why are Europe's biggest defense projects in trouble?

Dw.com

FCAS could be restructured into two fighters as leadership and work share disputes persist among French and German partners.
France pushes for a nuclear-capable aircraft, while Germany does not currently require such capability for its forces.
The project aims to deliver a sixth-generation system by around 2040, including drones, remote carriers, engines and a combat cloud.
The dispute risks stalling not just FCAS, but also Germany and France's broader MGCS tank project.
Germany intends to buy U.S.-made F-35s for NATO nuclear sharing, highlighting a key policy divergence with France.
Analysts say the combat cloud may keep European defense cooperation alive even if the fighter element fails.
Spain joined FCAS later, reflecting a broader Franco-German-led defense collaboration with wider European implications.
The program's value is around €100 billion and faces repeated mediation failures between major aerospace players.
Airbus supports a two-fighter option if governments request it, signaling flexibility amid deadlock.
Analysts warn the FCAS turmoil could reshape how Europe approaches multinational weapons programs.

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Can you tell a bot from a human online? Surfshark's new experiment says nearly half of us cannot

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technology1h ago

Can you tell a bot from a human online? Surfshark's new experiment says nearly half of us cannot

Techradar.com

Surfshark's Bot or Not experiment shows 47% of participants misidentified bots as humans.
Bot detection was strongest in data centers and pineapple debates, weaker in emotionally charged topics.
The study links performance to emotion, showing a drop in detection as debates heated up.
Younger users aged up to 20 performed the best, with a notable decline after age 40.
Surshark's study suggests emotion rather than literacy is the key challenge in bot detection.
The Bot or Not game is publicly accessible at botornot.one for anyone to try against the original participants.
The broader point: bots are multiplying and evading detection as platforms refine anti-bot efforts.
Surfshark's experiment used 710 participants from Malmő University to simulate moderation.
The simulation topics included cold and hot subjects to measure detection under varying emotional loads.

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Adorable ASCII Aquarium Lives On Your Desk

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technology1h ago

Adorable ASCII Aquarium Lives On Your Desk

Hackaday.com

Hackaday highlights Kert Gartner’s ASCII Aquarium on an ESP32 CYD board, turning a small display into a tiny desk ecosystem.
The project includes a desk clock mode and a tap-to-feed interaction for the aquatic creatures.
The content can be exported as bitmaps and viewed in a variety of display setups.
The CYD is an ESP32-based development board with an integrated touchscreen, chosen for affordability.
The article compares the project to other ASCII builds and envisions a future with hardware-themed enhancements.
Readers discuss creativity, originality contests, and hardware-aware design in the comments.
The project is noted for its clever use of available hardware capabilities and limitations.
The piece mentions future hardware pairings, like a CYD electric jellyfish.
The article presents ASCII Aquarium as a weekend-worthy project.
Readers react with varied opinions on what counts as ASCII and how to interpret the display.

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APAC brands lead on AI ambition, but execution can’t keep up with hype

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technology1h ago

APAC brands lead on AI ambition, but execution can’t keep up with hype

Marketing-interactive.com

APAC brands show high AI ambition but face execution challenges when scaling agentic AI.
Consumer trust remains a critical constraint in AI-driven experiences in APAC.
Consumers in APAC increasingly rely on AI for personalized recommendations and support.
Data quality and integration remain major barriers to AI adoption in the region.
India shows the strongest appetite for agentic AI among consumers in APAC.
Singapore adopts a governance-led approach to AI, with cautious consumer sentiment.
Adobe sees a pivotal moment as brands move from experimentation to scale with AI.
Consumers increasingly rely on AI as a primary purchase recommendation source.
A growing gap exists between consumer expectations and brand definitions of AI success.
The region varies by country, with India leading in consumer AI readiness and Singapore guiding governance.

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Scientists solved a major quantum physics problem once thought impossible for classical computers

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technology3h ago

Scientists solved a major quantum physics problem once thought impossible for classical computers

Earth.com

Researchers show a laptop-based classical method can reproduce quantum machine results on a complex spin-system problem.
The team used three-dimensional tensor networks and belief propagation to capture quantum states without full configuration tracking.
Classical results aligned with the D-Wave quantum machine on the studied spin-glass simulation, challenging claims of quantum supremacy.
The study suggests earlier supremacy claims may have overlooked useful classical tricks.
The researchers plan to push toward harder problems relevant to real quantum materials and superconductors.
The work appears in the journal Science, contributing to the ongoing discussion about quantum versus classical approaches.
Belief propagation and tensor networks were key tools enabling efficient, approximate simulations on conventional hardware.
Three-dimensional modeling provided an advantage over simpler two-dimensional reductions used in earlier work.
Earth.com notes that the quantum supremacy claim centers on 'beyond classical' results and real-world hardware advantage.
The study emphasizes that the line between what laptops can handle and quantum machines can do is still moving.

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Beware the boom and bust cycle of memory stocks, investors warn amid AI boom

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business1h ago

Beware the boom and bust cycle of memory stocks, investors warn amid AI boom

Cnbc.com

Memory stocks face ongoing volatility despite recent gains, with investors split on whether cycles have truly ended.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix dominate Korea’s Kospi, composing over half of the index, amplifying any swings.
Analysts project potential price targets for SK Hynix and Samsung in the coming year, signaling optimism with caution.
AI-driven demand and new memory-saving tech could alter long-term demand, but whether a structural shift has occurred remains debated.
Industry executives warn that the memory market could revert to boom-and-bust patterns if AI demand cools and supply constraints ease.
Alphabet's TurboQuant aims to reduce memory needs for large AI models, potentially easing demand pressure on chip suppliers.
Deutsche Bank notes ongoing AI disruption, emphasizing that demand shifts are not guaranteed to persist in favor of memory chips.
Industry figures warn that despite near-term supply constraints, production could grow over three years if AI demand normalizes.
Market observers stress South Korea's exposure to memory names and advise diversification to manage risk.
Analysts warn that while short-term momentum supports gains, long-term returns may rely on disciplined investments and demand stability.

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